Story County property record for 3304 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,569 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.272 acres (11,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $202,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,086 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-229-020 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-229-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,569 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,569 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,387 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 182 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,850 sqft (0.272 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | 370 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3304 ROSS RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-3960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | PARKVIEW ADD BLOCK:3 LOT:10 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKVIEW ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
3304 Ross Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3304 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20146623 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 3304 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3960 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202015426 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-15426 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 192 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 3304 Ross Rd was $4,086 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.3% 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 | $4,086.00 (-7.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $308,000 Land $77,000 Building $231,000 | $308,000 Land $77,000 Building $231,000 |
| 2024 | $4,410.00 | ||
| 2023 | $314,200 Land $61,700 Building $252,500 | $314,200 Land $61,700 Building $252,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,000.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3304 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 3304 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.
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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