Story County property record for 4118 Aplin Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,224 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,136 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-152-040 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-152-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,224 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 115 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4118 APLIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | COCHRANE'S 1ST ADD LOT:18 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | COCHRANE'S 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
4118 Aplin Rd, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1802 ELMHURST AVE, FORT DODGE, IA 50501-7715 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4118 Aplin Rd was $3,136, up 3.8% 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 | $3,136.00 (+3.77%) | $228,000 Land $31,100 Building $196,900 | $228,000 Land $31,100 Building $196,900 |
| 2024 | $3,022.00 | ||
| 2023 | $208,300 Land $38,800 Building $169,500 | $208,300 Land $38,800 Building $169,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,608.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4118 Aplin Rd 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 risk around 4118 Aplin Rd 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 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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