Experience luxury living in the prestigious Country Estates neighborhood of north Ames. Nestled on nearly 2 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, this exceptional property seamlessly blends country charm with modern comfort in an unparalleled setting. Sunlight streams through expansive and updated windows highlighting vaulted ceilings and thoughtful updates throughout. The main floor features a grand yet inviting layout, including formal and casual dining areas, a private office, convenient laundry room, and a cozy fireplace—perfect for gathering on cool evenings. Step outside to the expansive deck and cedar-lined screened porch, where the warm scent of cedar welcomes you and serene backyard views create a peaceful retreat. Multiple outdoor living spaces provide the ideal backdrop for summer entertaining or a quiet morning coffee with your favorite book. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a luxurious escape with a spacious walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bathroom complete with heated floors. The finished lower level extends your living space with a family room, private exercise area, two additional bedrooms, and a ¾ bath—ideal for guests or multi-generational living. With a new roof and gutters (2023) and a brand-new septic system to still be installed, this home offers both beauty and peace of mind. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly stunning home in one of Ames' most sought-after communities—where space, style, and setting come together in perfect harmony.
Experience luxury living in the prestigious Country Estates neighborhood of north Ames. Nestled on nearly 2 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, this exceptional property seamlessly blends country charm with modern comfort in an unparalleled setting. Sunlight streams through expansive and updated windows highlighting vaulted ceilings and thoughtful updates throughout. The main floor features a grand yet inviting layout, including formal and casual dining areas, a private office, convenient laundry room, and a cozy fireplace—perfect for gathering on cool evenings. Step outside to the expansive deck and cedar-lined screened porch, where the warm scent of cedar welcomes you and serene backyard views create a peaceful retreat. Multiple outdoor living spaces provide the ideal backdrop for summer entertaining or a quiet morning coffee with your favorite book. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a luxurious escape with a spacious walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bathroom complete with heated floors. The finished lower level extends your living space with a family room, private exercise area, two additional bedrooms, and a ¾ bath—ideal for guests or multi-generational living. With a new roof and gutters (2023) and a brand-new septic system to still be installed, this home offers both beauty and peace of mind. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly stunning home in one of Ames' most sought-after communities—where space, style, and setting come together in perfect harmony.
DMMLS #722090
Aug 5, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jul 11, 2025
Listed
$759,900
$335/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 2011
Sold
$370,000
$163/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,510 (+6.0%)
$205,200 + $319,300
$524,500
2024
$6,142 (+3.2%)
$205,200 + $319,300
$524,500
2023
$5,950 (+0.6%)
$179,000 + $318,100
$497,100
2022
$5,916 (−2.7%)
$134,400 + $276,800
$411,200
2021
$6,080 (−1.3%)
$134,400 + $276,800
$411,200
2020
$6,160 (−2.7%)
$134,400 + $259,900
$394,300
2019
$6,334 (+3.0%)
$134,400 + $259,900
$394,300
2018
$6,148 (−1.9%)
$134,400 + $259,900
$394,300
2017
$6,270 (+2.5%)
$134,400 + $244,200
$378,600
2016
$6,120 (+6.9%)
$134,400 + $244,200
$378,600
2014
$5,724
$134,400 + $244,100
$378,500
Tax history for 2279 Pheasant Ridge Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,510 (+6.0%)
$205,200 + $319,300
$524,500
2024
$6,142 (+3.2%)
$205,200 + $319,300
$524,500
2023
$5,950 (+0.6%)
$179,000 + $318,100
$497,100
2022
$5,916 (−2.7%)
$134,400 + $276,800
$411,200
2021
$6,080 (−1.3%)
$134,400 + $276,800
$411,200
2020
$6,160 (−2.7%)
$134,400 + $259,900
$394,300
2019
$6,334 (+3.0%)
$134,400 + $259,900
$394,300
2018
$6,148 (−1.9%)
$134,400 + $259,900
$394,300
2017
$6,270 (+2.5%)
$134,400 + $244,200
$378,600
2016
$6,120 (+6.9%)
$134,400 + $244,200
$378,600
2014
$5,724
$134,400 + $244,100
$378,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.28 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
3,320
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0513220140
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
A-R
Agricultural/Residential District
The A-R Agricultural Residential District is designed to provide for single-family detached dwellings with limited activities interrelated with agricultural uses at a rural density. Community facilities and open-space uses that serve the residents may also be included in the layout of subdivisions within this district with special provisions to protect the rural residential character of the District. This District is not intended to permit isolated rural dwellings incompatible with surrounding land uses and not in conformance with the Cornerstone to Capstone (C2C) Comprehensive Plan.