Story County property record for 5614 Thunder Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 7 ba · 1,883 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.389 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-20-135-120 |
| Primary APN | 05-20-135-120 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 5 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,883 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,839 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,839 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,375 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.389 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 592 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 122 sqft |
| Deck Area | 398 sqft |
| Patio Area | 267 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5614 THUNDER RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-9448 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1, RESIDENTIAL |
| Legal Description | SQUAW VALLEY SD, AUDITOR PLAT LOT:D LTS 48 & 53 & ABAND RD DESC AS BEG NW COR LT 48 NE142.4' SE60' SE80' SW218.89' NW48.92' |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 84 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUD PLAT SQUAW VALLEY SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 48,53 53 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 104 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 5614 THUNDER RD, AMES, IA 50014-9448 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013-00001330 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 5614 THUNDER RD, AMES, IA 50014-9448 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0201710769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-10769 |
| Name | PREMIER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Gilbert Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $489,000 (+8.5%) Land $165,800 Building $323,200 | $489,000 (+8.5%) Land $165,800 Building $323,200 |
| 2023 | $450,700 Land $163,900 Building $286,800 | $450,700 Land $163,900 Building $286,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | XENIA RWD (BOONE) private · serves 4,975 people · EPA ID IA0844006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| 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 | None 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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Colo Telephone Company, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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