Story County property record for 218 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 914 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,286 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-130-040 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-130-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 914 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 914 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 772 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 142 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,050 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 218 DOTSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7889 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FS-RL |
| Legal Description | SOUTH FORK SD 1ST ADD LOT:6 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH FORK SD 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-08-130-040
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 622 KELLOGG AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6230 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Story County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 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 | $3,286.00 | $250,200 (+10.46%) Land $40,300 Building $209,900 | $250,200 (+10.46%) Land $40,300 Building $209,900 |
| 2024 | $3,286.00 (+7.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $226,500 Land $45,400 Building $181,100 | $226,500 Land $45,400 Building $181,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,054.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 389 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 | AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 55,177 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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