Story County property record for 523 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,726 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $366,500 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,470 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-196-130 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-196-130 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,418 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,154 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,418 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,726 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 743 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 523 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:2 AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | DOTSON DRIVE DEVELOPMENT SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-08-196-130
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8188 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20218297 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 523 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8188 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0202110085 |
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| Date | Aug 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-10085 |
| Name | HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 523 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8188 |
| Document Number | 0202108297 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-08297 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $585.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 523 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8188 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0202108298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-08298 |
| Name | HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $5,470.00 Homeowner's exemption | $409,500 (+3.49%) Land $58,600 Building $350,900 | $409,500 (+3.49%) Land $58,600 Building $350,900 |
| 2024 | $5,470.00 (-5.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $395,700 Land $86,200 Building $309,500 | $395,700 Land $86,200 Building $309,500 | |
| 2022 | $5,798.00 |
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.
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