Story County property record for 517 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,757 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,500 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,874 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-196-120 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-196-120 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,757 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| Basement Area | 947 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 873 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 947 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,651 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 431 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 517 DOTSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-8188 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOTSON DRIVE DEVELOPMENT SD LOT:1 AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | DOTSON DRIVE DEVELOPMENT SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-08-196-120
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8188 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 07, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
| Oct 07, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage TRUBANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20192589 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 04, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0201909421 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 07, 2019 |
| Property Address | 517 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8188 |
| Document Number | 0201909420 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 04, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-09420 |
| 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 from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 517 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8188 |
| Document Number | 0201909421 |
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| Date | Oct 07, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-09421 |
| Name | INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 07, 2019 |
| Property Address | 517 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8188 |
| Document Number | 0201909419 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-09419 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| 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 | 517 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8188 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 517 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8188 |
| Document Number | 0201902589 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-02589 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2575 N ANKENY BLVD STE 211, 211, ANKENY, IA 50023-4710 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0201902590 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-02590 |
| Name | TRUBANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2020 |
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 | $5,874.00 Homeowner's exemption | $431,300 (+3.13%) Land $48,300 Building $383,000 | $431,300 (+3.13%) Land $48,300 Building $383,000 |
| 2024 | $5,874.00 (+8.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $418,200 Land $83,000 Building $335,200 | $418,200 Land $83,000 Building $335,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,438.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Story County (19169C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191690013043, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 32% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| 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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 389 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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