2021 Indian Grass Ct, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Story County property record for 2021 Indian Grass Ct, Ames, IA 50014

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 2,009 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.402 acres (17,516 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$280,500 (Jul 2012)
Tax Bill$7,786 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-09-475-220

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-09-475-220

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,009 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,686 sqft
Basement Area1,686 sqft
Finished Basement1,736 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area17,516 sqft (0.402 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area737 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Deck Area168 sqft
Patio Area50 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address2021 INDIAN GRASS CT
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50014-7838
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeF-PRD
Legal DescriptionGATEWAY HILLS LOT:5 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionGATEWAY HILLS
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3013
Census Tract1101

Owner

2021 Indian Grass Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2012.

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2021 INDIAN GRASS CT, AMES, IA 50014-7838
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 16, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 16, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20127797
Prior Transfer DateJul 12, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000007797
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2021 Indian Grass Ct was $7,786 with a homeowner's exemption, up 14.5% from the year before.

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$7,786.00 (+14.53%) Homeowner's exemption$577,000 Land $122,600 Building $454,400$577,000 Land $122,600 Building $454,400
2024$6,798.00
2023$478,800 Land $91,100 Building $387,700$478,800 Land $91,100 Building $387,700
2022$5,978.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2021 Indian Grass Ct 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 2021 Indian Grass Ct 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% 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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