Story County property record for 4805 Dover Dr, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.769 acres (33,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,162 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-06-426-050 |
| Primary APN | 09-06-426-050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,301 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,301 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,211 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 90 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,500 sqft (0.769 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4805 DOVER DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-4586 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | DAMON CATRON'S SD LOT:5C AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAMON CATRON'S SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4805 DOVER DR, AMES, IA 50014-4586 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201510614 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4805 DOVER DR, AMES, IA 50014-4586 |
| Document Number | 201700000281 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00000281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4805 DOVER DR, AMES, IA 50014-4586 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $5,162.00 (-10.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $400,900 (-5.13%) Land $101,400 Building $299,500 | $400,900 (-5.13%) Land $101,400 Building $299,500 |
| 2024 | $5,784.00 (+15.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $422,600 Land $76,700 Building $345,900 | $422,600 Land $76,700 Building $345,900 | |
| 2022 | $5,012.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 205 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.
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