Story County property record for 3226 Sumac Cir, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,526 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.274 acres (11,929 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $289,500 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $6,090 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-363-020 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-363-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 5 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,526 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,267 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,242 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,929 sqft (0.274 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 751 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3226 SUMAC CIR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-4543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | NORTHRIDGE PARKWAY SD 11TH ADD LOT:31 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHRIDGE PARKWAY SD 11TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 105 |
3226 Sumac Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2008.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3226 SUMAC CIR, AMES, IA 50014-4543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20087418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3226 Sumac Cir was $6,090 with a homeowner's exemption, down 5.1% 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 | $6,090.00 (-5.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $453,800 Land $95,400 Building $358,400 | $453,800 Land $95,400 Building $358,400 |
| 2024 | $6,420.00 | ||
| 2023 | $452,800 Land $94,300 Building $358,500 | $452,800 Land $94,300 Building $358,500 | |
| 2022 | $6,198.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3226 Sumac Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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 3226 Sumac Cir is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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