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3004 ROSS RD

AMES, IA 50014
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,080 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$80,000
GREATER IOWA CU · recorded Mar 6, 2013
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$45,000
GREATER IOWA CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,436 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$242,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$242,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.143 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 120 ft²Patio · 100 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sawyer Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Ames Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50014These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,658
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.690 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,121
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,343
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

3004 Ross Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Story County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Ames 50014
  • Older than 94% of homes in Ames 50014

How it measures up in Ames 50014

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ames 50014.

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 3004 Ross Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50014Story County
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²27% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac89% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than19256% of homes16% of homes

About 3004 Ross Rd

When did 3004 Ross Rd, Ames, IA last sell?

3004 Ross Rd, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3004 Ross Rd, Ames, IA?

3004 Ross Rd, Ames, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 3004 Ross Rd, Ames, IA built?

3004 Ross Rd, Ames, IA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3004 Ross Rd, Ames, IA?

3004 Ross Rd, Ames, IA is assigned to Sawyer Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Ames High School (high), rated A-; Ames Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Ames Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3004 Ross Rd, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50014?

Among the 8,241 homes in Ames 50014, it is bigger than 27% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1925 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3004 Ross Rd, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3004 Ross Rd, Ames, IA was $2,436. The county assessed it at $242,700.

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