3811 Columbine Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 3811 Columbine Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size	0.166 acres (7,250 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$265,258 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill	$4,652 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2017 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage + 10 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-27-164-040`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-27-164-040`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,492 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	540 sqft
Basement Area	680 sqft
Finished Basement	314 sqft
Unfinished Basement	366 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1992
Effective Year Built	Effective 1993
Exterior Material	Concrete
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,250 sqft (0.166 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 58 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	430 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE
City	AMES
State	IA
Zip	50010-3910
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RL
Legal Description	BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 2 LOT:30 AMES
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	84N
Legal Section	27
Legal Subdivision	BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	102

Owner

3811 Columbine Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2026.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	4610 PRAIRIE RIDGE CIR, AMES, IA 50014-9452
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 21, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
May 10, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage SOVEREIGN LENDING GROUP INC
Nov 6, 2007	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC SERIES A
Jul 5, 2006	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Feb 27, 2012	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 11, 2007	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIFINANCIAL INC
Apr 21, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 2, 2026	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 16, 2025	Correction Deed
Apr 17, 2025	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
Apr 23, 2025	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 6, 2019	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 17, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 17, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20252622
Last Transfer Date	Apr 20, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000003319
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2017000011825
Date	Nov 21, 2017
Instrument	2017-000011825

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2047

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0201903567
Date	May 10, 2019
Instrument	2019-03567

Lender

Name	SOVEREIGN LENDING GROUP INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

November 2007: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	200700012844
Date	Nov 6, 2007
Instrument	2007-00012844

Lender

Name	HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC SERIES A
Type	Lending Institution
Address	NEWARK, NJ 07101

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2037

July 2006: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	200600008018
Date	Jul 5, 2006
Instrument	2006-00008018

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50306

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	9.95%
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2008
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	6.95%
Max Rate At Change	12.9%
Index	6-Month LIBOR
Max Rate	15.9%

February 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	201200001958
Date	Feb 27, 2012
Instrument	2012-00001958

Lender

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

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2042

October 2007: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	200700011878
Date	Oct 11, 2007
Instrument	2007-00011878

Lender

Name	CITIFINANCIAL INC
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	AMES, IA 50010

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Nov 20, 2022

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Apr 21, 2026
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Document Number	0000003319
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2026
Instrument	20263319
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 27, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust
Address	4610 PRAIRIE RIDGE CIR, AMES, IA 50014-9452

February 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Feb 2, 2026
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Document Number	0202600855
Instrument Date	Jan 20, 2026
Instrument	2026-00855
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	810 VERMONT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20420-0001

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910

July 2025: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2025
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Document Number	0202505467
Instrument Date	Jul 15, 2025
Instrument	2025-05467
Record Updated	May 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3401 WEST END AVE STE 760W, 760W, NASHVILLE, TN 37203-1042

April 2025: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2025
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Document Number	0202502622
Instrument Date	Apr 14, 2025
Instrument	2025-02622
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	May 18, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	314 S FRANKLIN ST, TITUSVILLE, PA 16354-2146
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

April 2025: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Apr 23, 2025
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Document Number	0202502827
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2025
Instrument	2025-02827
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3401 WEST END AVE STE 760W, 760W, NASHVILLE, TN 37203-1042

December 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2019
Property Address	3811 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3910
Document Number	0201911719
Instrument Date	Dec 5, 2019
Instrument	2019-11719
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3811 Columbine Ave was $4,652 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.5% 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	$4,652.00 (+8.49%) Homeowner's exemption	$293,500 Land $58,000 Building $235,500	$293,500 Land $58,000 Building $235,500
2024	$4,288.00
2023		$280,600 Land $51,600 Building $229,000	$280,600 Land $51,600 Building $229,000
2022	$3,568.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3811 Columbine Ave 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 3811 Columbine Ave 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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