Story County property record for 5303 Thackeray Dr, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,622 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-07-175-100 |
| Primary APN | 09-07-175-100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 914 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 670 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 244 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,400 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5303 THACKERAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-6908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | BENTWOOD SD 2ND ADD LOT:10 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENTWOOD SD 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-07-175-100
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5303 THACKERAY DR, AMES, IA 50014-6908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 08, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 08, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20132670 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $4,622.00 Homeowner's exemption | $359,900 (+9.46%) Land $72,800 Building $287,100 | $359,900 (+9.46%) Land $72,800 Building $287,100 |
| 2024 | $4,622.00 (+12.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $328,800 Land $63,100 Building $265,700 | $328,800 Land $63,100 Building $265,700 | |
| 2022 | $4,098.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 248 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 55,177 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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