Story County property record for 609 Carr Dr, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,142 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,039 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,094 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-426-155 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-426-155 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,142 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 598 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,142 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 9,039 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 250 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 609 CARR DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GUNDERLAND HEIGHTS ADD 1ST SD LOT:13 AND PT LOT 12 PARCEL B SLIDE 626 PG 3 AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | GUNDERLAND HEIGHTS ADD 1ST SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 CARR DR, AMES, IA 50010-5516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202112736 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0201901749 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 609 CARR DR, AMES, IA 50010-5516 |
| Document Number | 0202112736 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-12736 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $359.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 CARR DR, AMES, IA 50010-5516 |
| Document Number | 0202112737 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-12737 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 609 CARR DR, AMES, IA 50010-5516 |
| Document Number | 0201901749 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-01749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 CARR DR, AMES, IA 50010-5516 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $3,094.00 (+11.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $235,900 (+16.84%) Land $49,700 Building $186,200 | $235,900 (+16.84%) Land $49,700 Building $186,200 |
| 2024 | $2,780.00 (+9.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $201,900 Land $40,100 Building $161,800 | $201,900 Land $40,100 Building $161,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,546.00 |
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 520 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 |
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