Story County property record for 5242 Thackeray Dr, Ames, IA 50014 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,445 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,530 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $246,500 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,730 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Line of Credit Jul 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-07-185-020 |
| Primary APN | 09-07-185-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,445 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,445 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,445 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,107 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 338 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,530 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 568 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5242 THACKERAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-6912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BENTWOOD SD 2ND ADD LOT:24 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENTWOOD SD 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-07-185-020
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5242 THACKERAY DR, AMES, IA 50014-6912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 03, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREATER IOWA CU |
| Jul 03, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREATER IOWA CU |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201811149 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001589 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 5242 THACKERAY DR, AMES, IA 50014-6912 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201700006627 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 03, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00006627 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| 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 | 5242 THACKERAY DR, AMES, IA 50014-6912 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201700006556 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 03, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00006556 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5242 THACKERAY DR, AMES, IA 50014-6912 |
| Document Number | 0201811149 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 07, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-11149 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5242 THACKERAY DR, AMES, IA 50014-6912 |
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 | $4,730.00 | $339,900 (+4.23%) Land $59,700 Building $280,200 | $339,900 (+4.23%) Land $59,700 Building $280,200 |
| 2024 | $4,730.00 (+9.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $326,100 Land $64,000 Building $262,100 | $326,100 Land $64,000 Building $262,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,306.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Story County (19169C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191690013031, 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 | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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