305 W Riverside Rd is a 4,161 square foot house on a 11.31 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ames data, we estimate the home's value is $1,131,096.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
11.31 acresLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,131,096
$19K since August
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This home's estimate is 34.6% higher than the average sale price ($840K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,354 (+6.0%)
$328,700 + $562,200
$890,900
2024
$10,716 (+8.9%)
$328,700 + $562,200
$890,900
2023
$9,840 (+5.0%)
$318,600 + $540,900
$859,500
2022
$9,370 (−5.1%)
$225,800 + $448,400
$674,200
2021
$9,870 (−1.3%)
$225,800 + $448,400
$674,200
2020
$10,004
$214,500 + $420,300
$634,800
2019
$10,012 (+3.0%)
$214,500 + $420,300
$634,800
2018
$9,720 (+3.6%)
$214,500 + $420,300
$634,800
2017
$9,378 (+2.4%)
$198,400 + $395,100
$593,500
2016
$9,156 (+11.6%)
$198,400 + $395,100
$593,500
2014
$8,204
$188,000 + $373,900
$561,900
Tax history for 305 W Riverside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,354 (+6.0%)
$328,700 + $562,200
$890,900
2024
$10,716 (+8.9%)
$328,700 + $562,200
$890,900
2023
$9,840 (+5.0%)
$318,600 + $540,900
$859,500
2022
$9,370 (−5.1%)
$225,800 + $448,400
$674,200
2021
$9,870 (−1.3%)
$225,800 + $448,400
$674,200
2020
$10,004
$214,500 + $420,300
$634,800
2019
$10,012 (+3.0%)
$214,500 + $420,300
$634,800
2018
$9,720 (+3.6%)
$214,500 + $420,300
$634,800
2017
$9,378 (+2.4%)
$198,400 + $395,100
$593,500
2016
$9,156 (+11.6%)
$198,400 + $395,100
$593,500
2014
$8,204
$188,000 + $373,900
$561,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
GB-C
Greenbelt-Conservation District
The Greenbelt-Conservation District is intended to provide special regulations for resource conservation of lands containing sensitive environmental conditions. These regulations permit reasonable economic use of property and at the same time protect the natural resources and recreational assets of the area. This District is designated to promote water quality and conservation, to protect aquifers, alluvial soils and slopes; and to protect areas which possess outstanding scenic, vegetation, wildlife habitat, and travel corridors, geological, historic or recreational values. Structures inconsistent with the permitted uses shall not be allowed in the Greenbelt-Conservation District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Recreation
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,311
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas/Log
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RIVER RIDGE SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 4,161
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,311
Building Sq. Ft: 5,779
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: RIVER RIDGE SD LOT 3 & OUTLOT A
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 2,126
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 492,664
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: FRANKLIN
Acres: 11.31
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,161
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 11.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Story County
APN: 0523310285
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gilbert Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.2mi
Gilbert Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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Gilbert High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.08M – $1.30M
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