Story County property record for 2834 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,115 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.338 acres (14,729 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,592 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-04-101-060 |
| Primary APN | 09-04-101-060 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,115 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,628 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,628 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 52 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,729 sqft (0.338 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 439 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2834 ROSS RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-4030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | HYLAND HEIGHTS ADD BLOCK:2 LOT:3 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | HYLAND HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
2834 Ross Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2024.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2834 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-4030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202404090 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2834 Ross Rd was $5,592 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.6% 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 | $5,592.00 (+13.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $432,100 Land $73,600 Building $358,500 | $432,100 Land $73,600 Building $358,500 |
| 2024 | $4,922.00 | ||
| 2023 | $363,300 Land $66,900 Building $296,400 | $363,300 Land $66,900 Building $296,400 | |
| 2022 | $4,354.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2834 Ross Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2834 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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