Story County property record for 3822 Columbine Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,182 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-27-165-290 |
| Primary APN | 05-27-165-290 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 863 sqft |
| Basement Area | 863 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 863 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3822 COLUMBINE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-3909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 2 LOT:21 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3822 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20205214 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3822 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3909 |
| Document Number | 0202005214 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-05214 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $391.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3822 COLUMBINE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-3909 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0202005215 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-05215 |
| Name | CITY STATE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Gilbert Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,182.00 (-1.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $337,900 (+1.75%) Land $60,000 Building $277,900 | $337,900 (+1.75%) Land $60,000 Building $277,900 |
| 2024 | $5,270.00 (+23.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $332,100 Land $60,400 Building $271,700 | $332,100 Land $60,400 Building $271,700 | |
| 2022 | $4,280.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 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 |
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