2181 Ashmore Dr, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Story County property record for 2181 Ashmore Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,733 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.273 acres (11,900 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on Record
Last Sale$360,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$8,150 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Mortgage
Sep 2017 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-09-425-160

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-09-425-160

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,733 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,204 sqft
Basement Area1,204 sqft
Finished Basement623 sqft
Unfinished Basement581 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area11,900 sqft (0.273 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area550 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Deck Area192 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address2181 ASHMORE DR
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50014-7808
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRL
Legal DescriptionMOORE'S 10TH ADD LOT:8 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionMOORE'S 10TH ADD COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS SD
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3014
Census Tract1101

Owner

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Trust Names on Record
Mailing Address2181 ASHMORE DR, AMES, IA 50014-7808
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 11, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GREATER IOWA CU
Sep 14, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GREATER IOWA CU
Mar 7, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
QUICKEN LOANS INC
May 10, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 3, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202010862
Last Transfer DateMay 6, 2021
Transfer Doc0202105826
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address2181 ASHMORE DR, AMES, IA 50014-7808
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201700009327
DateSep 11, 2017
Instrument2017-00009327
Lender
NameGREATER IOWA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressAMES, IA 50010
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2047

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address2181 ASHMORE DR, AMES, IA 50014-7808
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201700009406
DateSep 14, 2017
Instrument2017-00009406
Lender
NameGREATER IOWA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressAMES, IA 50010
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2047

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address2181 ASHMORE DR, AMES, IA 50014-7808
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0201901589
DateMar 7, 2019
Instrument2019-01589
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS INC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2049

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateMay 10, 2021
Property Address2181 ASHMORE DR, AMES, IA 50014-7808
Document Number0202105826
Instrument DateMay 6, 2021
Instrument2021-05826
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2181 ASHMORE DR, AMES, IA 50014-7808

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$8,150.00 (+7.52%)$592,600 (+13.39%) Land $83,300 Building $509,300$592,600 (+13.39%) Land $83,300 Building $509,300
2024$7,580.00 (+15.76%)
2023$522,600 Land $84,200 Building $438,400$522,600 Land $84,200 Building $438,400
2022$6,548.00

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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