Story County property record for 4121 Aplin Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,047 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,200,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,190 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-103-270 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-103-270 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,047 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 987 sqft |
| Basement Area | 987 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 91 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,307 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4121 APLIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | COCHRANE 1ST ADD PARCEL A LOT 2 & W65' E129.05' LOT 5 SLIDE 415 PG 5 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | COCHRANE'S 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,5 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4121 APLIN RD, AMES, IA 50014-7603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20076222 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 4121 APLIN RD, AMES, IA 50014-7603 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202009202 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-09202 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMES |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| 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 | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,190.00 (+11.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $315,600 (+16.8%) Land $61,500 Building $254,100 | $315,600 (+16.8%) Land $61,500 Building $254,100 |
| 2024 | $3,772.00 (+12.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $270,200 Land $52,000 Building $218,200 | $270,200 Land $52,000 Building $218,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,352.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 99.1% 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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