Story County property record for 420 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,675 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,697 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,340 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Aug 2016 Line of Credit + 7 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-190-030 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-190-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,675 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,302 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 937 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 365 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,697 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 740 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 420 DOTSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-8046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FS-RL |
| Legal Description | SOUTH FORK SD 7TH ADD LOT:7 AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH FORK SD 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-08-190-030
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREEN STATE CU |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage IOWA STATE BANK |
| Jun 16, 2015 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK |
| Sep 09, 2014 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage IOWA STATE BANK |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage IOWA STATE BANK |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREEN STATE CU |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202111862 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 202003404 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202003405 |
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| Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-03405 |
| Name | GREEN STATE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201600007771 |
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| Date | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2016-00007771 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 10, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202111954 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-11954 |
| Name | IOWA STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 201500005365 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Instrument | 2015-00005365 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50021 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 201400008099 |
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| Date | Sep 09, 2014 |
| Instrument | 2014-00008099 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202111954 |
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| Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-11954 |
| Name | IOWA STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Document Number | 0202111862 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-11862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $759.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Document Number | 0202111863 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-11863 |
| Name | IOWA STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Document Number | 202003404 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-03404 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 06, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Document Number | 202003405 |
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| Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-03405 |
| Name | GREEN STATE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Document Number | 0201904967 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-04967 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 420 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8046 |
| Document Number | 0201904968 |
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| Date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-04968 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2049 |
Source: Story County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,340.00 | $611,000 (+6.28%) Land $68,500 Building $542,500 | $611,000 (+6.28%) Land $68,500 Building $542,500 |
| 2024 | $8,340.00 (+15.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $574,900 Land $107,700 Building $467,200 | $574,900 Land $107,700 Building $467,200 | |
| 2022 | $7,248.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 389 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 55,177 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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