2906 Ridgetop Rd, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Story County property record for 2906 Ridgetop Rd, Ames, IA 50014

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 5 ba · 2,425 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size0.286 acres (12,478 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$550,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$8,010 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2017 Line of Credit
Oct 2015 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-28-365-050

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-28-365-050

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Half Baths4 Half Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,425 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,152 sqft
Basement Area2,152 sqft
Finished Basement2,080 sqft
Unfinished Basement72 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,478 sqft (0.286 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area710 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Deck Area178 sqft
Patio Area182 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address2906 RIDGETOP RD
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50014-4513
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRL
Legal DescriptionNORTHRIDGE PARKWAY SD 9TH ADD LOT:11 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township84N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionNORTHRIDGE PARKWAY SD 9TH ADD
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract105

Owner

2906 Ridgetop Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2906 RIDGETOP RD, AMES, IA 50014-4513
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 17, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 22, 2015Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jun 28, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GREATER IOWA CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20218177
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address2906 RIDGETOP RD, AMES, IA 50014-4513
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201700003374
DateApr 17, 2017
Instrument2017-00003374
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMay 6, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2015: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address2906 RIDGETOP RD, AMES, IA 50014-4513
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201500010347
DateOct 22, 2015
Instrument2015-00010347
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 12, 2045
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateJun 28, 2021
Property Address2906 RIDGETOP RD, AMES, IA 50014-4513
Document Number0202108177
Instrument DateJun 11, 2021
Instrument2021-08177
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$879.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address2906 RIDGETOP RD, AMES, IA 50014-4513
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0202108178
DateJun 28, 2021
Instrument2021-08178
Lender
NameGREATER IOWA CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2906 Ridgetop Rd was $8,010 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.7% from the year before.

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAmes City
CountyStory County
Unified School DistrictAmes Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$8,010.00 (-7.72%) Homeowner's exemption$608,000 Land $99,800 Building $508,200$608,000 Land $99,800 Building $508,200
2024$8,680.00
2023$608,600 Land $117,700 Building $490,900$608,600 Land $117,700 Building $490,900
2022$7,770.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2906 Ridgetop Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimSep 2016 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 2906 Ridgetop Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT
serves 55,177 people · EPA ID IA8503039
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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