324 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Story County property record for 324 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,461 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.273 acres (11,871 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$140,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill	$4,454 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-08-186-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-08-186-010`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,461 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	464 sqft
Basement Area	1,136 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,136 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	11,871 sqft (0.273 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	572 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	Deck Area
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	324 DOTSON DR
City	AMES
State	IA
Zip	50014-7888
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	FS-RL
Legal Description	SOUTH FORK SD 1ST ADD LOT:18 AMES
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	83N
Legal Section	08
Legal Subdivision	SOUTH FORK SD 1ST ADD
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	1304

Owner

Source: Story County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	2029 NW 80TH CT, CLIVE, IA 50325-5613
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 5, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage UNITED BANK OF IOWA
Apr 5, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage UNITED BANK OF IOWA
Sep 30, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 28, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20199143
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 4, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000011040
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	324 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-7888
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0202104125
Date	Apr 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-04125

Lender

Name	UNITED BANK OF IOWA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 9, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

April 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Apr 5, 2021
Property Address	324 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-7888
Document Number	202104124
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2021
Instrument	2021-04124
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2029 NW 80TH CT, CLIVE, IA 50325-5613

Mortgage

Document Number	202104125
Date	Apr 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-04125

Lender

Name	UNITED BANK OF IOWA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 9, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

September 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Sep 30, 2019
Property Address	324 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-7888
Document Number	201909143
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2019
Instrument	2019-09143
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20029 NW 80TH CT, CLIVE, IA 50325

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$4,454.00	$369,500 (+20.36%) Land $59,400 Building $310,100	$369,500 (+20.36%) Land $59,400 Building $310,100
2024	$4,454.00 (+73.31%)
2023		$307,000 Land $38,200 Building $268,800	$307,000 Land $38,200 Building $268,800
2022	$2,570.00

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

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 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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