Story County property record for 311 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,181 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,012 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,500 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,496 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-128-050 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-128-050 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,181 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,181 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 261 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,012 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 327 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 311 DOTSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7888 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | BEEDLES SD S90' LOT 1 BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEEDLE'S SD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-08-128-050
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 311 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-7888 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 05, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 05, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20084790 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 311 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-7888 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202307032 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 04, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-07032 |
| Name | JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 311 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-7888 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202011078 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-11078 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Story County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,496.00 Homeowner's exemption | $284,900 (+13.37%) Land $50,100 Building $234,800 | $284,900 (+13.37%) Land $50,100 Building $234,800 |
| 2024 | $3,496.00 (+15.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $251,300 Land $47,300 Building $204,000 | $251,300 Land $47,300 Building $204,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,030.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 389 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 55,177 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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