Story County property record for 2130 McCarthy Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 2,298 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,007 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $258,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,972 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-428-020 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-428-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 19 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,298 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,566 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,566 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,128 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,566 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,007 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 640 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2130 MCCARTHY RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS 1ST ADD PARCEL C LOTS 21 & 22 SLIDE 649 G 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS 1ST ADD (AKA |
| Legal Lot Number | 21,22 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2130 MCCARTHY RD, AMES, IA 50014-7824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20206265 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202103156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2130 MCCARTHY RD, AMES, IA 50014-7824 |
| Document Number | 0202103156 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-03156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2130 MCCARTHY RD, AMES, IA 50014-7824 |
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 | $7,972.00 (+11.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $590,600 (+17.81%) Land $95,600 Building $495,000 | $590,600 (+17.81%) Land $95,600 Building $495,000 |
| 2024 | $7,124.00 (+47.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $501,300 Land $74,200 Building $427,100 | $501,300 Land $74,200 Building $427,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,844.00 |
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 | ISU state or territorial government · serves 42,000 people · EPA ID IA8503528 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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