$284,900
PENDING

3224 Ross Rd Ames, IA 50014

Estimated payment $1,854/month

Total Views 292
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,788 Sq Ft
$159 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • No HOA
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Emma McCarthy Lee Park

About This Home

Discover comfort and privacy in this charming Ames home, where the beautiful and dense woods of Emma McCarthy Lee Park create breathtaking views! The fenced-in backyard is your private retreat where the woods bring deer, fox, and other wildlife right to your doorstep. Enjoy year-round recreation - cross-country skiing in winter or walking and biking trails in warmer months. Don't forget, Iowa State University is just a few minutes away, blending quiet convenience with the vibrant community life Ames offers. Moving inside, hardwood floors flow through a sunlit main level, featuring two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and a living room with a cozy fireplace perfect for curling up with a good book in the cooler fall and winter months that are on their way. The upper level includes two more versatile bedrooms for family or guests, and a home office or 5th bedroom is just the cherry on top. The lower level boasts a large family room, sauna, another full bath, workshop for hobbies or projects, and a walkout to the backyard patio that pulls you towards nature once again. Fresh 2023 upgrades include a new roof, gutters, some windows, and front porch, ensuring lasting value. Nestled on a peaceful street where nature is your closest neighbor, this home offers unmatched charm and serenity. Don't miss your chance to own this gem—schedule your tour today!

Listing Agent

Tony McFarland

Friedrich Iowa Realty Listed on: 08/21/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,613

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is zoned RL

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,788 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0905229040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,613

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 159.34
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1104
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 500
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Rec. Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1788
  • Total Sq Ft: 1788

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio
  • Foundation: Concrete Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ames

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2583
  • Lot S F: 11250
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0905229040
  • Zoning: RL

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3613.38
  • Net Taxes: 3614.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ames

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2024 $3,538 $249,100 $47,800 $201,300
2023 $3,216 $249,100 $47,800 $201,300
2022 $3,176 $191,100 $47,800 $143,300
2021 $3,312 $191,100 $47,800 $143,300
2020 $3,266 $188,300 $47,100 $141,200
2019 $3,266 $188,300 $47,100 $141,200
2018 $3,290 $188,300 $47,100 $141,200
2017 $3,290 $188,300 $47,100 $141,200
2016 $2,976 $169,000 $50,900 $118,100
2015 $2,976 $169,000 $50,900 $118,100
2014 $3,036 $169,000 $50,900 $118,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2025 08/23/25 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $284,900 -- $159 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $169,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $139,000 New Conventional
Closed $145,350 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 724761

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 09-05-229-040