227 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Story County property record for 227 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,179 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.189 acres (8,235 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$110,000 (Jun 2007)
Tax Bill	$3,220 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Transfer Dec 2018 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-08-127-070`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-08-127-070`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,179 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	1,179 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,179 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Exterior Material	Concrete Block
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,235 sqft (0.189 acres)
Lot Dimensions	103 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	566 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	315 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	227 DOTSON DR
City	AMES
State	IA
Zip	50014-7889
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RL
Legal Description	BEEDLES SD E103' LOT 5 EX S66.6' BLK 2
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	83N
Legal Section	08
Legal Subdivision	BEEDLE'S SD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4006
Census Tract	1304

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	723 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6353
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 24, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Dec 31, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 18, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 18, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20076485
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2020
Property Address	227 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-7889
Document Number	202001588
Instrument Date	Feb 21, 2020
Instrument	2020-01588
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	723 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6353

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Dec 31, 2018
Property Address	227 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-7889
Document Number	201811665
Instrument Date	Dec 28, 2018
Instrument	2018-11665
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	723 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6353

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
Municipality	Ames City
County	Story County
Unified School District	Ames Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,220.00	$252,900 (+13.92%) Land $41,200 Building $211,700	$252,900 (+13.92%) Land $41,200 Building $211,700
2024	$3,220.00 (+19.26%)
2023		$222,000 Land $40,100 Building $181,900	$222,000 Land $40,100 Building $181,900
2022	$2,700.00

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 System	AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 55,177 people · EPA ID IA8503039
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 389 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.

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