Story County property record for 4316 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,549 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,370 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-104-050 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-104-050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,549 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 455 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 361 sqft |
| 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 | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 81 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4316 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:19 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ONTARIO HEIGHTS SD 6TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
4316 Ross Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4316 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202301531 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4316 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3837 |
| Document Number | 0202301531 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-01531 |
| 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 | 4316 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-3837 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4316 Ross Rd was $3,370 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.4% 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 | $3,370.00 (+3.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $270,500 Land $42,000 Building $228,500 | $270,500 Land $42,000 Building $228,500 |
| 2024 | $3,260.00 | ||
| 2023 | $248,600 Land $42,200 Building $206,400 | $248,600 Land $42,200 Building $206,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,688.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4316 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 risk around 4316 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 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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