Story County property record for 305 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,052 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,305 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $216,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,390 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-103-370 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-103-370 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,052 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 456 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 456 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,305 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 121 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 305 WELLONS DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | COCHRANE'S 1ST ADD LOT:12 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | COCHRANE'S 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
305 Wellons Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 WELLONS DR, AMES, IA 50014-7621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit COMMERCIAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241478 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 305 WELLONS DR, AMES, IA 50014-7621 |
| Document Number | 0000004921 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264921 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 WELLONS DR, AMES, IA 50014-7621 |
| Document Number | 0000004921, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264921 |
| Name | VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jun 2, 2036 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 305 WELLONS DR, AMES, IA 50014-7621 |
| Document Number | 0202401478 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-01478 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, ATS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $344.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 WELLONS DR, AMES, IA 50014-7621 |
| Document Number | 0202401479 |
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| Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-01479 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 305 WELLONS DR, AMES, IA 50014-7621 |
| Document Number | 0202400152 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-00152 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, ATS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $260.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2030 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD, AMES, IA 50014-7013 |
| Document Number | 0202400320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00320 |
| Name | COMMERCIAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 4 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2024 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 305 WELLONS DR, AMES, IA 50014-7621 |
| Document Number | 0202306181 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-06181 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 305 WELLONS DR, AMES, IA 50014-7621 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 Wellons Dr was $3,390 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% 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 | $3,390.00 (+1.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $257,400 Land $31,500 Building $225,900 | $257,400 Land $31,500 Building $225,900 |
| 2024 | $3,354.00 | ||
| 2023 | $241,400 Land $38,600 Building $202,800 | $241,400 Land $38,600 Building $202,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,600.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 Wellons Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 305 Wellons 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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.
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 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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