Story County property record for 3824 Phoenix St, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,385 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $316,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,316 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-109-140 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-109-140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,385 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,385 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,385 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,430 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3824 PHOENIX ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-3958 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | SUNSET ROCK 1ST ADD LOT:5 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET ROCK 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
3824 Phoenix St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2016.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3824 PHOENIX ST, AMES, IA 50014-3958 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20163295 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011436 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 3824 PHOENIX ST, AMES, IA 50014-3958 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20202000574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202020-00574 |
| Name | VISION BANK OF IOWA |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3824 Phoenix St was $6,316 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.2% 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 | $6,316.00 (-2.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $470,200 Land $70,000 Building $400,200 | $470,200 Land $70,000 Building $400,200 |
| 2024 | $6,458.00 | ||
| 2023 | $455,400 (+51.4%) Land $75,200 Building $380,200 | $455,400 Land $75,200 Building $380,200 | |
| 2022 | $4,912.00 (+1.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $300,800 Land $75,200 Building $225,600 | |
| 2021 | $4,850.00 | $300,800 Land $75,200 Building $225,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3824 Phoenix St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3824 Phoenix St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 344 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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