Story County property record for 1615 Buchanan Dr, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,866 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-27-327-020 |
| Primary APN | 05-27-327-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 476 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,103 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 598 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 505 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,130 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 495 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 362 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1615 BUCHANAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-4325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | PARKVIEW HEIGHTS SD 11TH ADD LOT:18 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKVIEW HEIGHTS SD 11TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
1615 Buchanan Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2026.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1615 BUCHANAN DR, AMES, IA 50010-4325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006935 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1615 BUCHANAN DR, AMES, IA 50010-4325 |
| Document Number | 0000006935 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 1615 BUCHANAN DR, AMES, IA 50010-4325 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1615 Buchanan Dr was $4,866 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.5% from the year before.
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,866.00 (-7.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $364,700 Land $57,100 Building $307,600 | $364,700 Land $57,100 Building $307,600 |
| 2024 | $5,260.00 | ||
| 2023 | $372,800 Land $62,000 Building $310,800 | $372,800 Land $62,000 Building $310,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,020.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1615 Buchanan Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1615 Buchanan Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 55,177 people · EPA ID IA8503039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Nextlink.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures