Story County property record for 2030 McCarthy Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,766 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-428-070 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-428-070 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,261 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 83 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2030 MCCARTHY RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS 1ST ADD LOT:16 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS 1ST ADD (AKA |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-09-428-070
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 606 WALNUT ST, 2000, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3980 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20228172 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Story County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,766.00 | $392,100 (+19.36%) Land $93,100 Building $299,000 | $392,100 (+19.36%) Land $93,100 Building $299,000 |
| 2024 | $4,766.00 (+4.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $328,500 Land $67,600 Building $260,900 | $328,500 Land $67,600 Building $260,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,546.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 203 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ISU state or territorial government · serves 42,000 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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