Story County property record for 4116 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,708 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Line of Credit Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-106-010 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-106-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 138 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,356 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 578 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 305 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4116 ROSS RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-3835 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | ONTARIO HEIGHTS SD 6TH ADD LOT:14 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ONTARIO HEIGHTS SD 6TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
4116 Ross Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2018.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4116 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3835 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0201802301 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 4116 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3835 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201700005858 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00005858 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4116 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3835 |
| Document Number | 0201802301 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-02301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4116 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3835 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4116 Ross Rd was $3,708 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.5% 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 | $3,708.00 (+7.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $280,600 Land $51,800 Building $228,800 | $280,600 Land $51,800 Building $228,800 |
| 2024 | $3,448.00 | ||
| 2023 | $247,900 Land $43,700 Building $204,200 | $247,900 Land $43,700 Building $204,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,794.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4116 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 4116 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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