Story County property record for 503 Carr Dr, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,854 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,662 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,240 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-426-270 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-426-270 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,854 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,518 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,518 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,518 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,518 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,662 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 681 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 644 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 503 CARR DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | GUNDERLAND HEIGHTS ADD 1ST SD LOT:1 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | GUNDERLAND HEIGHTS ADD 1ST SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 CARR DR, AMES, IA 50010-5514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
| Sep 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VISION BANK OF IOWA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20108208 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 503 CARR DR, AMES, IA 50010-5514 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201700001920 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00001920 |
| Name | VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
|---|---|
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 503 CARR DR, AMES, IA 50010-5514 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202010320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-10320 |
| Name | VISION BANK OF IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2040 |
| 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 | $6,240.00 (+7.85%) | $453,700 (+13.74%) Land $71,400 Building $382,300 | $453,700 (+13.74%) Land $71,400 Building $382,300 |
| 2024 | $5,786.00 (+22.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $398,900 Land $70,400 Building $328,500 | $398,900 Land $70,400 Building $328,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,740.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 520 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 |
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