Story County property record for 4312 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 864 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,688 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,148 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-104-060 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-104-060 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 801 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 63 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,688 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4312 ROSS RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-3837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | ONTARIO HEIGHTS SD 6TH ADD LOT:18 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ONTARIO HEIGHTS SD 6TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4312 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202301852 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4312 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3837 |
| Document Number | 0202301852 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-01852 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4312 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3837 |
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 | $3,148.00 (+6.93%) | $228,900 (+12.81%) Land $43,400 Building $185,500 | $228,900 (+12.81%) Land $43,400 Building $185,500 |
| 2024 | $2,944.00 (+17.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $202,900 Land $37,100 Building $165,800 | $202,900 Land $37,100 Building $165,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,496.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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 402 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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