3726 Columbine Cir, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 3726 Columbine Cir, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,591 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size	0.181 acres (7,892 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$300,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,712 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2024 Mortgage Oct 2011 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-27-165-240`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-27-165-240`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,591 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	760 sqft
Basement Area	815 sqft
Unfinished Basement	815 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1992
Effective Year Built	Effective 1993
Exterior Material	Concrete Block
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,892 sqft (0.181 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	402 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	231 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3726 COLUMBINE CIR
City	AMES
State	IA
Zip	50010-3906
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RL
Legal Description	BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 2 LOT:16 AMES
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	84N
Legal Section	27
Legal Subdivision	BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	102

Owner

3726 Columbine Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3726 COLUMBINE CIR, AMES, IA 50010-3906
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 21, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VISIONBANK OF IOWA
Oct 7, 2011	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jun 27, 2013	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 24, 2006	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA ND
Jul 27, 2016	Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU
May 30, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VISION BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 11, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20233306
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3726 COLUMBINE CIR, AMES, IA 50010-3906
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3726 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3906

Mortgage

Document Number	0202407670
Date	Oct 21, 2024
Instrument	2024-07670

Lender

Name	VISIONBANK OF IOWA
Type	Bank
Address	AMES, IA 50010

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2054

October 2011: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3726 COLUMBINE CIR, AMES, IA 50010-3906
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	201100009793
Date	Oct 7, 2011
Instrument	2011-00009793

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2041

June 2013: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3726 COLUMBINE CIR, AMES, IA 50010-3906
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	201300007512
Date	Jun 27, 2013
Instrument	2013-00007512

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2043

May 2006: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3726 COLUMBINE CIR, AMES, IA 50010-3906
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	200600005895
Date	May 24, 2006
Instrument	2006-00005895

Lender

Name	US BANK NA ND
Type	Bank
Address	FARGO, ND 58103

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

July 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3726 COLUMBINE CIR, AMES, IA 50010-3906
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	201600007067
Date	Jul 27, 2016
Instrument	2016-00007067

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY CHOICE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	JOHNSTON, IA 50131

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	72 Months
Due	Jul 28, 2022

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	May 30, 2023
Property Address	3726 COLUMBINE CIR, AMES, IA 50010-3906
Document Number	0202303306
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2023
Instrument	2023-03306
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$479.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	3726 COLUMBINE CIR, AMES, IA 50010-3906

Mortgage

Document Number	0202303307
Date	May 30, 2023
Instrument	2023-03307

Lender

Name	VISION BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	85 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2030

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3726 Columbine Cir was $4,712 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.5% from the year before.

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	Gilbert Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,712.00 (-0.51%) Homeowner's exemption	$308,200 Land $63,100 Building $245,100	$308,200 Land $63,100 Building $245,100
2024	$4,736.00
2023		$299,500 (+50.5%) Land $49,800 Building $249,700	$299,500 Land $49,800 Building $249,700
2022	$3,496.00 (+1.51%) Homeowner's exemption	$199,000 Land $49,800 Building $149,200
2021	$3,444.00		$199,000 Land $49,800 Building $149,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3726 Columbine Cir 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

Wildfire risk around 3726 Columbine Cir 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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.

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 455 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

May also be available: Nextlink.

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