Story County property record for 2012 Prairie Vw E, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,941 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,448 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,148 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-34-150-040 |
| Primary APN | 05-34-150-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,941 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 821 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,093 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 839 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 254 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,448 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 510 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2012 PRAIRIE VW E |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-4558 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | F-PRD |
| Legal Description | PRAIRIE WEST LOT:15 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRAIRIE WEST |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2012 PRAIRIE VW E, AMES, IA 50010-4558 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20159840 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 2012 PRAIRIE VW E, AMES, IA 50010-4558 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202103793 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-03793 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $5,148.00 (-3.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $385,300 (+2.34%) Land $71,600 Building $313,700 | $385,300 (+2.34%) Land $71,600 Building $313,700 |
| 2024 | $5,314.00 (+17.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $376,500 Land $69,200 Building $307,300 | $376,500 Land $69,200 Building $307,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,506.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
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