2402 Sundown Dr, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Story County property record for 2402 Sundown Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,282 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.281 acres (12,247 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$385,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill	$7,626 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2018 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-16-477-020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-16-477-020`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	3 Half Baths
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,282 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	766 sqft
Basement Area	1,482 sqft
Finished Basement	871 sqft
Unfinished Basement	611 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,247 sqft (0.281 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	749 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Pool Area	450 sqft
Deck Area	220 sqft
Patio Area	666 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2402 SUNDOWN DR
City	AMES
State	IA
Zip	50014-8220
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RL
Legal Description	SUNCREST SD PHASE 2 LOT:23 AMES
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	83N
Legal Section	16
Legal Subdivision	SUNCREST SD PHASE 2
Legal Lot Number	23
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1100
Census Tract	1302

Owner

2402 Sundown Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2402 SUNDOWN DR, AMES, IA 50014-8220
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 13, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage GREATER IOWA CREDIT UNION
Mar 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREATER IOWA CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 18, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 18, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 16, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20168030
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	2402 SUNDOWN DR, AMES, IA 50014-8220
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0201807478
Date	Aug 13, 2018
Instrument	2018-07478

Lender

Name	GREATER IOWA CREDIT UNION
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	53 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2023

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	2402 SUNDOWN DR, AMES, IA 50014-8220
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0202103218
Date	Mar 16, 2021
Instrument	2021-03218

Lender

Name	GREATER IOWA CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2402 Sundown Dr was $7,626 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.9% from the year before.

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	$7,626.00 (-9.86%) Homeowner's exemption	$565,500 Land $79,600 Building $485,900	$565,500 Land $79,600 Building $485,900
2024	$8,460.00
2023		$551,300 Land $94,700 Building $456,600	$551,300 Land $94,700 Building $456,600
2022	$6,226.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2402 Sundown Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.

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 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2402 Sundown Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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.

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 170 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
CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	140 / 20

May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies.

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