3301 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Story County property record for 3301 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,217 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.358 acres (15,594 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$342,500 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,294 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2017 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-05-225-080`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-05-225-080`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,217 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,304 sqft
Basement Area	1,304 sqft
Finished Basement	603 sqft
Unfinished Basement	701 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	15,594 sqft (0.358 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	667 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	328 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3301 ROSS RD
City	AMES
State	IA
Zip	50014-3959
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RL
Legal Description	PARKVIEW ADD BLOCK:1 LOT:7 AMES
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	83N
Legal Section	05
Legal Subdivision	PARKVIEW ADD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	600

Owner

3301 Ross Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3301 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3959
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 7, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREATER IOWA CU
Oct 18, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU
Jul 3, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN BANK
Jul 20, 2006	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 20, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202113277
Prior Transfer Date	May 22, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0000004454
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Property Address	3301 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3959
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	201700001983
Date	Mar 7, 2017
Instrument	2017-00001983

Lender

Name	GREATER IOWA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	AMES, IA 50010

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Mar 6, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Oct 18, 2021
Property Address	3301 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3959
Document Number	0202113277
Instrument Date	Oct 11, 2021
Instrument	2021-13277
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$547.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	3301 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3959

Mortgage

Document Number	0202113278
Date	Oct 18, 2021
Instrument	2021-13278

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Jul 3, 2017
Property Address	3301 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3959
Document Number	201700006614
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2017
Instrument	2017-00006614
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3301 ROSS RD
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	201700006615
Date	Jul 3, 2017
Instrument	2017-00006615

Lender

Name	FIRST AMERICAN BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CLIVE, IA 50325

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2047

July 2006: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Jul 20, 2006
Property Address	3301 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3959
Document Number	200600008786
Instrument Date	Jan 19, 2006
Instrument	2006-00008786
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$359.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	3301 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3959

Mortgage

Document Number	200600008787
Date	Jul 20, 2006
Instrument	2006-00008787

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2021

Mortgage

Document Number	200600008788
Date	Jul 20, 2006
Instrument	2006-00008788

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	480 Months
Due	Jul 20, 2046

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3301 Ross Rd was $5,294, up 1.1% 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	$5,294.00 (+1.11%)	$384,900 Land $101,400 Building $283,500	$384,900 Land $101,400 Building $283,500
2024	$5,236.00
2023		$361,000 Land $66,900 Building $294,100	$361,000 Land $66,900 Building $294,100
2022	$4,500.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3301 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

Wildfire risk around 3301 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 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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

3301 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Property Summary

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Interior

Exterior

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Location & Zoning

Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Mortgage

Lender

Agreement

Interest

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Mortgage

Lender

Agreement

Interest

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Mortgage

Lender

Agreement

July 2006: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Mortgage

Lender

Agreement

Mortgage

Lender

Agreement

Interest

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Property Jurisdictions

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Flood

Wildfire

Drinking Water

Violations Reported to EPA

Internet Providers

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