2122 McCarthy Rd, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Story County property record for 2122 McCarthy Rd, Ames, IA 50014

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,503 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.444 acres (19,360 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$185,000 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill$3,410 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-09-428-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-09-428-030

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,503 sqft Living Area
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeFlat
Lot Area19,360 sqft (0.444 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area385 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2122 MCCARTHY RD
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50014-7824
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCOUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS 1ST ADD PARCEL D LOTS 20 21 & 22 SLIDE 649 PG 5
Legal SubdivisionCOUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS 1ST ADD (AKA
Legal Lot Number20-22
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3017
Census Tract1101

Owner

Source: Story County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address22848 260TH ST, ADEL, IA 50003-4422
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20202806
Last Transfer DateDec 5, 2024
Transfer Doc0000009084
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateMar 30, 2020
Property Address2122 MCCARTHY RD, AMES, IA 50014-7824
Document Number0202002806
Instrument DateMar 23, 2020
Instrument2020-02806
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address215 10TH ST STE 1300, 1300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3616

Mortgage

Document Number0202002807
DateMar 30, 2020
Instrument2020-02807
Lender
NameCITY STATE BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueApr 1, 2035

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$3,410.00$304,300 (+29.43%) Land $94,900 Building $209,400$304,300 (+29.43%) Land $94,900 Building $209,400
2024$3,410.00 (+3.96%)
2023$235,100 Land $48,800 Building $186,300$235,100 Land $48,800 Building $186,300
2022$3,280.00

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

Flood

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

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 LikelihoodUnder 0.01% 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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