Story County property record for 601 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
| Square Footage | 1,462 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,909 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $307,500 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,734.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 09-08-196-140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,462 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,462 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 1,050 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,462 sqft Unfinished |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,909 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft Deck |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Street Address | 601 DOTSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-8189 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOTSON DRIVE DEVELOPMENT SD LOT:3 AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | DOTSON DRIVE DEVELOPMENT SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Minor Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-08-196-140
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8189 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20212191 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 601 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8189 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0202203317 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-03317 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 601 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8189 |
| Document Number | 0202102191 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-02191 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $491.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 601 DOTSON DR, AMES, IA 50014-8189 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0202102192 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-02192 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 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 | $5,734.00 Homeowner's exemption | $421,700 (+4%) Land $49,500 Building $372,200 | $421,700 (+4%) Land $49,500 Building $372,200 |
| 2024 | $5,734.00 (+10.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $405,500 Land $79,300 Building $326,200 | $405,500 Land $79,300 Building $326,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,184.00 |
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