Story County property record for 2811 Somerset Dr, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,740 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,637 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,494 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-27-363-020 |
| Primary APN | 05-27-363-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,740 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Basement Area | 870 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 825 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,637 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 588 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2811 SOMERSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-7126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | F-VR |
| Legal Description | SOMERSET SD 6TH ADD LOT:16 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERSET SD 6TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 105 |
2811 Somerset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2006.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2811 SOMERSET DR, AMES, IA 50010-7126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20064597 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2811 Somerset Dr was $4,494 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.4% from the year before.
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 | $4,494.00 (+8.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $337,700 Land $78,300 Building $259,400 | $337,700 Land $78,300 Building $259,400 |
| 2024 | $4,146.00 | ||
| 2023 | $296,000 (+19.89%) Land $61,700 Building $234,300 | $296,000 Land $61,700 Building $234,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,004.00 (+1.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $246,900 Land $61,700 Building $185,200 | |
| 2021 | $3,954.00 | $246,900 Land $61,700 Building $185,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2811 Somerset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 2811 Somerset 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 358 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 |
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