With a little TLC this small, cozy cottage could shine like a diamond! Unique family room addition off the garage for extra space, huge yard, and excellent location close to Emma McCarthy Lee park.
DMMLS #570476
Apr 1, 2019
Sold
$126,000
$107/sq ft
Sep 21, 2018
Listed
$129,900
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,140 (+2.3%)
$74,500 + $141,700
$216,200
2024
$2,092 (+2.6%)
$74,500 + $141,700
$216,200
2023
$2,038 (+1.3%)
$32,500 + $125,300
$157,800
2022
$2,012 (−10.7%)
$32,500 + $97,500
$130,000
2021
$2,254 (+1.4%)
$32,500 + $97,500
$130,000
2020
$2,222 (+3.5%)
$32,000 + $96,100
$128,100
2019
$2,146 (+23.5%)
$32,000 + $96,100
$128,100
2018
$1,738 (−16.0%)
$32,000 + $96,100
$128,100
2017
$2,070 (+2.5%)
$32,000 + $96,100
$128,100
2016
$2,020 (+18.0%)
$32,000 + $96,100
$128,100
2014
$1,712
$53,000 + $60,100
$113,100
Tax history for 3707 Ross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,140 (+2.3%)
$74,500 + $141,700
$216,200
2024
$2,092 (+2.6%)
$74,500 + $141,700
$216,200
2023
$2,038 (+1.3%)
$32,500 + $125,300
$157,800
2022
$2,012 (−10.7%)
$32,500 + $97,500
$130,000
2021
$2,254 (+1.4%)
$32,500 + $97,500
$130,000
2020
$2,222 (+3.5%)
$32,000 + $96,100
$128,100
2019
$2,146 (+23.5%)
$32,000 + $96,100
$128,100
2018
$1,738 (−16.0%)
$32,000 + $96,100
$128,100
2017
$2,070 (+2.5%)
$32,000 + $96,100
$128,100
2016
$2,020 (+18.0%)
$32,000 + $96,100
$128,100
2014
$1,712
$53,000 + $60,100
$113,100
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1926
Sq. Ft.
1,148
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0905200390
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Wood Burning
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,238
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,148
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Story County
APN: 0905200390
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Abbie Sawyer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Ames Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$171,000 – $207,000
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