Story County property record for 4010 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,355 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,568 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-107-030 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-107-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,355 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,271 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,271 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,261 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,400 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 420 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4010 ROSS RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-3833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | ONTARIO HEIGHTS SD 7TH ADD LOT:15 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ONTARIO HEIGHTS SD 7TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
4010 Ross Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2013.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4010 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007978 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4010 Ross Rd was $3,568 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.6% 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 | $3,568.00 (+5.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $270,400 Land $52,000 Building $218,400 | $270,400 Land $52,000 Building $218,400 |
| 2024 | $3,380.00 | ||
| 2023 | $243,300 Land $46,200 Building $197,100 | $243,300 Land $46,200 Building $197,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,958.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4010 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 4010 Ross 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 Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 344 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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