$284,900
SOLD SEP 19, 2025

3224 Ross Rd Ames, IA 50014

Ontario Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,788 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$159 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2-minute walk to Emma McCarthy Lee Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony McFarland

Friedrich Iowa Realty License #S62628 Listed on: 08/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Member Non

CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 1,788 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-05-229-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1104.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Features:Storage Shed4: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500.0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas, Two
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace:Two: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Tile
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Wood Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Information:Homeowners Association (HOA): No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11250.0
  • Parcel #: 09-05-229-040
  • Zoning: RL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2025
Closed on
Sep 17, 2025
Sold by
Miguez Fernando and Toth Amy
Bought by
Rathje Austin David and Rathje Samantha
Seller's Agent
Tony McFarland
Friedrich Iowa Realty
Buyer's Agent
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$284,900
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$288,592

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,692
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.86%
Original Mortgage
$276,353
Outstanding Balance
$276,353
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$12,239

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2009
Sold by
Burtram Michael Christopher and Burtram Andrea Frances
Bought by
Miguez Fernando and Toth Amy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,350
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2006
Sold by
Shaffer Daniel W and Schulte Lisa A
Bought by
Burtram Michael Christopher and Burtram Andrea Frances
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $169,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $276,353 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,350 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Sold $284,900 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft
08/23/2025 08/23/25 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $284,900 -- $159 / 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 $3,614 $255,900 $73,100 $182,800
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tony McFarland

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tony McFarland

    Friedrich Iowa Realty

    (712) 333-4516

    10 in this area

    292 Total Sales

    Tony McFarland
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Member Non

    CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68263

APN: 09-05-229-040

Iowa Story County Ames 50014 Ontario

3224 Ross Rd, Ames, IA

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