The interior of this home showcases long, clean. .. .. .clean lines and custom built-in features that you would only find in a Frank Lloyd Wright style home. A wood burning dual-sided fireplace is highlighted as an architectural detail to divide and define each living area. Custom built furniture and dining area provides enough space for a large table to entertain guests. The wall of windows brings the outdoors in. The amazing view is continued into the spacious master bedroom, providing a flexible living area that can be converted into an additional bedroom or an office space. Redwood accents found throughout the home have been painstakingly maintained through the years and is evident in the exterior siding, interior walls, and kitchen cabinets. The three season room also enjoys the view of the beautiful property and is immediately adjacent to the patio, and the plunge pool with fountain. The walkout lower level is on grade, and again takes advantage of the beautiful private southern view. The lower level boasts additional living space with a spacious bedroom with fireplace, custom Kohler full-bath, family room with heated tile floor, and a wine closet. Tucked amongst the beautiful wooded area is a private wood-heated "guest house, " complete with living room, kitchen, dining area, and room for storage in the hay loft. This guest house is an ideal place in which to entertain family and friends. The features continue with a one-car garage, a machine/garden shed, as well as a private well with three spigots that will provide for your outdoor watering needs. .. .clean lines and custom built-in features that you would only find in a Frank Lloyd Wright style home. A wood burning dual-sided fireplace is highlighted as an architectural detail to divide and define each living area. Custom built furniture and dining area provides enough space for a large table to entertain guests. The wall of windows brings the outdoors in. The amazing view is continued into the spacious master bedroom, providing a flexible living area that can be converted into an additional bedroom or an office space. Redwood accents found throughout the home have been painstakingly maintained through the years and is evident in the exterior siding, interior walls, and kitchen cabinets. The three season room also enjoys the view of the beautiful property and is immediately adjacent to the patio, and the plunge pool with fountain. The walkout lower level is on grade, and again takes advantage of the beautiful private southern view. The lower level boasts additional living space with a spacious bedroom with fireplace, custom Kohler full-bath, family room with heated tile floor, and a wine closet. Tucked amongst the beautiful wooded area is a private wood-heated "guest house, " complete with living room, kitchen, dining area, and room for storage in the hay loft. This guest house is an ideal place in which to entertain family and friends. The features continue with a one-car garage, a machine/garden shed, as well as a private well with three spigots that will provide for your outdoor watering needs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
1.44 acresLot Size
$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Call Paul Livingston• Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Bought with Barrientos Real Estate Team Barrientos• Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Source:CIBOR #49635
Redfin Estimate
$450,923
$101K since sold in November 2020$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 45.6% higher than the average sale price ($310K) of 6 comparable homes.
The interior of this home showcases long, clean. .. .. .clean lines and custom built-in features that you would only find in a Frank Lloyd Wright style home. A wood burning dual-sided fireplace is highlighted as an architectural detail to divide and define each living area. Custom built furniture and dining area provides enough space for a large table to entertain guests. The wall of windows brings the outdoors in. The amazing view is continued into the spacious master bedroom, providing a flexible living area that can be converted into an additional bedroom or an office space. Redwood accents found throughout the home have been painstakingly maintained through the years and is evident in the exterior siding, interior walls, and kitchen cabinets. The three season room also enjoys the view of the beautiful property and is immediately adjacent to the patio, and the plunge pool with fountain. The walkout lower level is on grade, and again takes advantage of the beautiful private southern view. The lower level boasts additional living space with a spacious bedroom with fireplace, custom Kohler full-bath, family room with heated tile floor, and a wine closet. Tucked amongst the beautiful wooded area is a private wood-heated "guest house, " complete with living room, kitchen, dining area, and room for storage in the hay loft. This guest house is an ideal place in which to entertain family and friends. The features continue with a one-car garage, a machine/garden shed, as well as a private well with three spigots that will provide for your outdoor watering needs. .. .clean lines and custom built-in features that you would only find in a Frank Lloyd Wright style home. A wood burning dual-sided fireplace is highlighted as an architectural detail to divide and define each living area. Custom built furniture and dining area provides enough space for a large table to entertain guests. The wall of windows brings the outdoors in. The amazing view is continued into the spacious master bedroom, providing a flexible living area that can be converted into an additional bedroom or an office space. Redwood accents found throughout the home have been painstakingly maintained through the years and is evident in the exterior siding, interior walls, and kitchen cabinets. The three season room also enjoys the view of the beautiful property and is immediately adjacent to the patio, and the plunge pool with fountain. The walkout lower level is on grade, and again takes advantage of the beautiful private southern view. The lower level boasts additional living space with a spacious bedroom with fireplace, custom Kohler full-bath, family room with heated tile floor, and a wine closet. Tucked amongst the beautiful wooded area is a private wood-heated "guest house, " complete with living room, kitchen, dining area, and room for storage in the hay loft. This guest house is an ideal place in which to entertain family and friends. The features continue with a one-car garage, a machine/garden shed, as well as a private well with three spigots that will provide for your outdoor watering needs.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,762 (+2.2%)
$94,800 + $323,300
$418,100
2024
$4,658 (−10.8%)
$94,800 + $323,300
$418,100
2023
$5,224 (+1.2%)
$79,900 + $258,600
$338,500
2022
$5,160 (+1.1%)
$79,900 + $239,500
$319,400
2021
$5,102 (+1.4%)
$79,900 + $239,500
$319,400
2020
$5,030 (+2.3%)
$72,500 + $217,500
$290,000
2019
$4,916 (+2.8%)
$72,500 + $217,500
$290,000
2018
$4,782 (+14.6%)
$72,500 + $217,500
$290,000
2017
$4,172 (+2.4%)
$70,600 + $211,900
$282,500
2016
$4,074 (+3.7%)
$70,600 + $211,900
$282,500
2014
$3,930
$105,300 + $134,800
$240,100
Tax history for 3122 Ross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,762 (+2.2%)
$94,800 + $323,300
$418,100
2024
$4,658 (−10.8%)
$94,800 + $323,300
$418,100
2023
$5,224 (+1.2%)
$79,900 + $258,600
$338,500
2022
$5,160 (+1.1%)
$79,900 + $239,500
$319,400
2021
$5,102 (+1.4%)
$79,900 + $239,500
$319,400
2020
$5,030 (+2.3%)
$72,500 + $217,500
$290,000
2019
$4,916 (+2.8%)
$72,500 + $217,500
$290,000
2018
$4,782 (+14.6%)
$72,500 + $217,500
$290,000
2017
$4,172 (+2.4%)
$70,600 + $211,900
$282,500
2016
$4,074 (+3.7%)
$70,600 + $211,900
$282,500
2014
$3,930
$105,300 + $134,800
$240,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RL
Residential Low Density Zone
This zone is intended to accommodate primarily single-family dwellings, while accommodating certain existing two-family dwellings and other uses customarily found in low-density residential areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,250
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Flat Tar and Gravel
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: COLLEGE WOOD HEIGHTS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,416
Building Sq. Ft: 2,767
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SECTION:05 TOWNSHIP:83 RANGE:24 AUD PLAT NE LOT 13 AMES
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 351
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 62,700
Legal Lot Number: 13
Legal Block Number: 229
Municipality Name: WASHINGTON
Acres: 1.4394
Zoning Code: RL
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,416
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Story County
APN: 0905229070
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Abbie Sawyer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Ames Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
$429,000 – $519,000
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