2912 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Story County property record for 2912 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.159 acres (6,930 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$185,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,240 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-04-101-040`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-04-101-040`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Building Area	1,056 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	768 sqft
Basement Area	1,056 sqft
Finished Basement	320 sqft
Unfinished Basement	448 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1958
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,930 sqft (0.159 acres)
Garage Type	Built-in
Garage Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	132 sqft
Patio Area	294 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2912 ROSS RD
City	AMES
State	IA
Zip	50014-4032
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RL
Legal Description	HYLAND HEIGHTS ADD BEG SW COR LOT 4 BLK 2 NWLY 94.7' NELY92.5' SELY120.6' W42' TO BEG AMES
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	83N
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	HYLAND HEIGHTS ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	600

Owner

2912 Ross Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	306 LINCOLN VALLEY DR, STATE CENTER, IA 50247-9554
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 14, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20184682
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2018
Property Address	2912 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-4032
Document Number	0201804682
Instrument Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	2018-04682
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	306 LINCOLN VALLEY DR, STATE CENTER, IA 50247-9554

Mortgage

Document Number	0201804683
Date	Jun 1, 2018
Instrument	2018-04683

Lender

Name	FARMERS STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2912 Ross Rd was $3,240, up 3.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
Municipality	Ames City
County	Story County
Unified School District	Ames Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,240.00 (+3.32%)	$235,600 Land $34,600 Building $201,000	$235,600 Land $34,600 Building $201,000
2024	$3,136.00
2023		$231,800 Land $46,500 Building $185,300	$231,800 Land $46,500 Building $185,300
2022	$3,128.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2912 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

Wildfire risk around 2912 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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