2003 Ashmore Dr, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Story County property record for 2003 Ashmore Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.402 acres (17,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$290,000 (Mar 2015)
Tax Bill$6,688 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-09-428-260

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-09-428-260

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,860 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,860 sqft
Basement Area1,860 sqft
Finished Basement1,300 sqft
Unfinished Basement560 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Exterior MaterialConcrete
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area17,500 sqft (0.402 acres)
Lot Dimensions175 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area644 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPatio
Deck Area220 sqft
Patio Area192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address2003 ASHMORE DR
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50014-7804
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRL
Legal DescriptionMOORE'S 5TH ADD LOT:1 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionMOORE'S 5TH ADD COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS SD
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3017
Census Tract1101

Owner

2003 Ashmore Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2015.

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2003 ASHMORE DR, AMES, IA 50014-7804
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 5, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 5, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20151727
Prior Transfer DateSep 23, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000008560
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAmes City
CountyStory County
Unified School DistrictAmes Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,688.00 (+9.03%) Homeowner's exemption$497,300 (+14.82%) Land $98,000 Building $399,300$497,300 (+14.82%) Land $98,000 Building $399,300
2024$6,134.00 (+5.98%)
2023$433,100 Land $88,200 Building $344,900$433,100 Land $88,200 Building $344,900
2022$5,788.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2003 Ashmore Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2010)
Most Recent ClaimAug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes

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

Wildfire risk around 2003 Ashmore Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemISU
state or territorial government · serves 42,000 people · EPA ID IA8503528
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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