Story County property record for 827 Dotson Pl, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.694 acres (30,238 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $383,500 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,622 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-310-040 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-310-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,684 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,684 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 971 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,684 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,238 sqft (0.694 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 861 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 827 DOTSON PL |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-8485 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FS-RL |
| Legal Description | DOTSON DRIVE DEVELOPMENT SD LOT:12 AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | DOTSON DRIVE DEVELOPMENT SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 827 DOTSON PL, AMES, IA 50014-8485 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20193457 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Corporation Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 827 DOTSON PL, AMES, IA 50014-8485 |
| Document Number | 0201903457 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-03457 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 827 DOTSON PL, AMES, IA 50014-8485 |
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 | $6,622.00 (+1.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $492,400 (+5.3%) Land $98,300 Building $394,100 | $492,400 (+5.3%) Land $98,300 Building $394,100 |
| 2024 | $6,528.00 (-6.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $467,600 Land $105,800 Building $361,800 | $467,600 Land $105,800 Building $361,800 | |
| 2022 | $6,970.00 |
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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies, Metronet.
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