NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3217 Ridgetop Rd Ames, IA 50014

Northridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $800,000 - $833,853

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,716 Sq Ft
$174/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 20, 2026

Last sale price $810,000 $172 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,473 / mo

194 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Great Room
  • Home Office
  • Patio
  • Fellows Elementary School Rated A-
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of January 2026

Come and take a look at this beautiful home with timeless charm and contemporary luxury. With over 4700 square feet of living space above ground, there is room for everyone! The open floor plan provides seamless transitions between living spaces, making it perfect for entertaining, and the chef's kitchen with high end appliances will make the preparation easy! You will enjoy the natural light coming in through the large windows and when you step outside the pool is ready for you to be refreshed on a hot summer day. If preferred, sellers are open to negotiating a credit towards professional pool removal. This Ames home is a one-of-a-kind property in a fantastic location in the Northridge subdivision. A wonderful place for you to call home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patty Meese

Friedrich Realty License #S61772 Listed on: 03/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Pedigo-Weigel

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #S39222

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 15,623 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned RL

HOA Fees

  • $22 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,716 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Dock made with Composite Material
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • Built by HCS

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-28-320-050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0.36 Acres

HOA Fees

$22 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2552.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Foundation:Poured: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Laundry2: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Features:Security System2: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tankless Water Htr: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 2107.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas9: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Builder Name: HCS
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Poured, Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Composite Deck, Patio
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 268.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Information:Homeowners Association (HOA): Yes
  • General Information:Association Fee: 268.0
  • General Information:Association Fee Per: Yearly

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15623.0
  • Parcel #: 05-28-320-050
  • Zoning: RL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2025
Closed on
Jan 2, 2026
Sold by
Snyder Christopher J and Christopher J Snyder Revocable Trust
Bought by
Zwingelberg Joshua Aaron and Zwingelberg Maria Elena
Seller's Agent
Patty Meese
Friedrich Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Pedigo-Weigel
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
List Price
$860,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-5.81%
Views
265
Current Estimated Value
$820,213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,213
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.14%
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Outstanding Balance
$408,534
Interest Rate
5.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$411,679

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2022
Sold by
Snyder Christopher J and Snyder Maureen K
Bought by
Christopher J Snyder Revocable Trust and Maureen K Snyder Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2007
Sold by
Drapal Roger E and Drapal Karla S
Bought by
Snyder Christopher J and Snyder Maureen K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,500
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zwingelberg Joshua Aaron $810,000 None Listed On Document
Christopher J Snyder Revocable Trust $1,000 None Listed On Document
Snyder Christopher J $745,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zwingelberg Joshua Aaron $410,000
Previous Owner Snyder Christopher J $253,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/20/2026 01/20/26 Sold $810,000 -4.6% $172 / Sq Ft
10/09/2025 10/09/25 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Price Changed $849,500 -1.2% $180 / Sq Ft
09/12/2025 09/12/25 For Sale $860,000 0.0% $182 / Sq Ft
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Off Market $860,000 -- --
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Price Changed $860,000 -1.7% $182 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Price Changed $875,000 -2.7% $186 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Price Changed $899,000 -2.8% $191 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $924,900 -2.5% $196 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 For Sale $949,000 -- $201 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $13,226 $852,300 $125,000 $727,300
2024 $12,946 $922,000 $181,600 $740,400
2023 $12,074 $922,000 $181,600 $740,400
2022 $11,924 $726,500 $181,600 $544,900
2021 $12,442 $726,500 $181,600 $544,900
2020 $12,260 $715,800 $179,000 $536,800
2019 $12,260 $715,800 $179,000 $536,800
2018 $12,350 $715,800 $179,000 $536,800
2017 $12,350 $715,800 $179,000 $536,800
2016 $12,840 $737,900 $102,800 $635,100
2015 $12,840 $737,900 $102,800 $635,100
2014 $12,588 $709,300 $98,800 $610,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patty Meese

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Patty Meese

    Friedrich Realty

    (800) 681-7333

    7 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Patty Meese
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  • Brenda Pedigo-Weigel

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Brenda Pedigo-Weigel

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    (515) 450-8900

    4 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Brenda Pedigo-Weigel
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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 66930

APN: 05-28-320-050

Iowa Story County Ames 50014 Northridge

3217 Ridgetop Rd, Ames, IA

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