Story County property record for 5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,417 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,819 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $277,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,306 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-07-330-040 |
| Primary APN | 09-07-330-040 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,417 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,273 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,273 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,273 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,819 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 498 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 | 5324 ROWLING DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-6936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FS-RL |
| Legal Description | CRANE FARM SD 4TH ADD LOT:16 AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | CRANE FARM SD 4TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
5324 Rowling Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5324 ROWLING DR, AMES, IA 50014-6936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AVAILA BANK |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage DHL MTG CO LTD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20198937 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 5324 ROWLING DR, AMES, IA 50014-6936 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0201809542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-09542 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 5324 ROWLING DR, AMES, IA 50014-6936 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202113328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-13328 |
| Name | AVAILA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5324 ROWLING DR, AMES, IA 50014-6936 |
| Document Number | 0201908937 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-08937 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5324 ROWLING DR, AMES, IA 50014-6936 |
| Document Number | 0201908938 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-08938 |
| Name | DHL MTG CO LTD |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2039 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5324 Rowling Dr was $4,306 with a homeowner's exemption, down 5.3% from the year before.
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 | $4,306.00 (-5.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $324,000 Land $61,700 Building $262,300 | $324,000 Land $61,700 Building $262,300 |
| 2024 | $4,546.00 | ||
| 2023 | $323,600 Land $70,800 Building $252,800 | $323,600 Land $70,800 Building $252,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,616.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5324 Rowling Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
Wildfire risk around 5324 Rowling Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 284 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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