SOLD SEP 19, 2025

Off Market Sep 2025 for $284K

$320,583

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,902/mo

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1,788

sq ft

3224 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Tony McFarland • Friedrich Realty

Contact: (515) 232-6175

Bought with Candace Ladwig • Weichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency

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•Source:DMMLS #724761

Redfin Estimate

$320,583

$36K since sold in September 2025$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 0.1% higher than the average sale price ($320K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$330,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,816 sq ft
1247 Wisconsin Ave, Ames, IA 50014
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$345,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,224 sq ft
4117 Phoenix St, Ames, IA 50014
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$330,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,625 sq ft
318 Crane Ave, Ames, IA 50014
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$254,600
D
3 beds2 baths1,067 sq ft
3718 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$320,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,583 sq ft
433 Westwood Dr, Ames, IA 50014
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$342,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,974 sq ft
1315 Iowa Cir, Ames, IA 50014

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$2,979/mo

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Market trends in 50014, IA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$359K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

108

27 MoM

New listings for sale

$316,000
3 beds3.5 baths1,240 sq ft
4205 Westbrook Dr, Ames, IA 50014
$554,900
3 beds3 baths2,579 sq ft
2935 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA 50014
$399,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,006 sq ft
4532 Clemens Blvd, Ames, IA 50014
$259,900
4 beds2 baths1,424 sq ft
4010 Toronto St, Ames, IA 50014
$275,000
2 beds3 baths1,423 sq ft
1514 Indiana Ave, Ames, IA 50014
$400,000
4 beds2 baths1,646 sq ft
2227 Storm St, Ames, IA 50014
$79,750
1 bed1 bath610 sq ft
2200 Hamilton Dr #503, Ames, IA 50014
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Sale history for 3224 Ross Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 23, 2025

Sold

$285,000

$159/sq ft

CIBOR #68263

Sep 19, 2025

Sold

$284,900

$159/sq ft

Aug 23, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 21, 2025

Listed

$284,900

$159/sq ft

+15

DMMLS #724761

Sep 19, 2025

Sold

$284,900

$159/sq ft

Aug 23, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 21, 2025

Listed

$284,900

$159/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 24, 2006

Sold

$169,500

$95/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,614 (+2.1%)

$73,100 + $182,800

$255,900

2024

$3,538 (+10.0%)

$73,100 + $182,800

$255,900

2023

$3,216 (+1.3%)

$47,800 + $201,300

$249,100

2022

$3,176 (−4.1%)

$47,800 + $143,300

$191,100

2021

$3,312 (+1.4%)

$47,800 + $143,300

$191,100

2020

$3,266 (−3.3%)

$47,100 + $141,200

$188,300

2019

$3,378 (+2.7%)

$47,100 + $141,200

$188,300

2018

$3,290 (+8.1%)

$47,100 + $141,200

$188,300

2017

$3,044 (+2.3%)

$47,100 + $141,200

$188,300

2016

$2,976 (+3.0%)

$47,100 + $141,200

$188,300

2014

$2,890

$50,900 + $118,100

$169,000

Tax history for 3224 Ross Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,614 (+2.1%)

$73,100 + $182,800

$255,900

2024

$3,538 (+10.0%)

$73,100 + $182,800

$255,900

2023

$3,216 (+1.3%)

$47,800 + $201,300

$249,100

2022

$3,176 (−4.1%)

$47,800 + $143,300

$191,100

2021

$3,312 (+1.4%)

$47,800 + $143,300

$191,100

2020

$3,266 (−3.3%)

$47,100 + $141,200

$188,300

2019

$3,378 (+2.7%)

$47,100 + $141,200

$188,300

2018

$3,290 (+8.1%)

$47,100 + $141,200

$188,300

2017

$3,044 (+2.3%)

$47,100 + $141,200

$188,300

2016

$2,976 (+3.0%)

$47,100 + $141,200

$188,300

2014

$2,890

$50,900 + $118,100

$169,000

*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

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

75 ft.

Lot depth

150 ft.

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

1957

Sq. Ft.

1,742

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Story County

APN

0905229040

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

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

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Wood Burning

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Details: Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Open, Patio
Fencing: Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.2583
Lot Size Acres: 0.2583
Zoning: RL

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,613.38

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Gas

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,742
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Story County
APN: 0905229040

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Abbie Sawyer Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Ames Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Ames, IA • 50014

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Estimated sale price

$305,000 – $369,000

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Home values near 3224 Ross Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3300 Ross Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3501 Sq. Ft.	$474,386
3312 Ross Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2509 Sq. Ft.	$359,030

Address	Redfin Estimate
3200 Ross Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3074 Sq. Ft.	$445,450
3108 Ross Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2041 Sq. Ft.	$499,463

Address	Redfin Estimate
3122 Ross Road, Ames, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2416 Sq. Ft.	$450,923
3208 Ross Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2302 Sq. Ft.	$295,908

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