Story County property record for 2833 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,402 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.553 acres (24,091 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $253,500 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,826 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-04-100-140 |
| Primary APN | 09-04-100-140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,402 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,032 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,091 sqft (0.553 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 349 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2833 ROSS RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-4029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | HYLAND HEIGHTS ADD LOTS 10 & 11 BLK 1 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | HYLAND HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
2833 Ross Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2833 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-4029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20146378 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2833 Ross Rd was $5,826, up 20.6% 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 | $5,826.00 (+20.62%) | $423,700 Land $90,300 Building $333,400 | $423,700 Land $90,300 Building $333,400 |
| 2024 | $4,830.00 | ||
| 2023 | $333,000 Land $63,500 Building $269,500 | $333,000 Land $63,500 Building $269,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,568.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2833 Ross Rd 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 | 2 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 2833 Ross Rd is low, with 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 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 178 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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