3717 Ross Rd is a 925 square foot house on a 0.25 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ames data, we estimate the home's value is $226,331.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$226,331
$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 15.4% lower than the average sale price ($267K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,522 (+2.1%)
$54,800 + $146,000
$200,800
2024
$2,470 (+17.0%)
$54,800 + $146,000
$200,800
2023
$2,112 (+1.2%)
$31,400 + $142,500
$173,900
2022
$2,086 (−4.0%)
$31,400 + $94,100
$125,500
2021
$2,174 (+1.4%)
$31,400 + $94,100
$125,500
2020
$2,144 (−3.3%)
$30,900 + $92,700
$123,600
2019
$2,218 (+2.8%)
$30,900 + $92,700
$123,600
2018
$2,158 (−5.4%)
$30,900 + $92,700
$123,600
2017
$2,282 (+9.8%)
$30,900 + $92,700
$123,600
2016
$2,078 (+14.8%)
$30,900 + $92,700
$123,600
2014
$1,810
$41,200 + $75,000
$116,200
Tax history for 3717 Ross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,522 (+2.1%)
$54,800 + $146,000
$200,800
2024
$2,470 (+17.0%)
$54,800 + $146,000
$200,800
2023
$2,112 (+1.2%)
$31,400 + $142,500
$173,900
2022
$2,086 (−4.0%)
$31,400 + $94,100
$125,500
2021
$2,174 (+1.4%)
$31,400 + $94,100
$125,500
2020
$2,144 (−3.3%)
$30,900 + $92,700
$123,600
2019
$2,218 (+2.8%)
$30,900 + $92,700
$123,600
2018
$2,158 (−5.4%)
$30,900 + $92,700
$123,600
2017
$2,282 (+9.8%)
$30,900 + $92,700
$123,600
2016
$2,078 (+14.8%)
$30,900 + $92,700
$123,600
2014
$1,810
$41,200 + $75,000
$116,200
*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 Type: Slab
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Flat Tar and Gravel
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 925
Building Sq. Ft: 1,199
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SECTION:05 TOWNSHIP:83 RANGE:24 N1/2 SEC 5 E60.95' W197.95' N167.35' S197.35' LOT 2 AND E9' W137' N87.35' S117.35' LOT 2 AMES
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 274
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,954
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 200
Municipality Name: WASHINGTON
Acres: 0.2515
Zoning Code: RL
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 925
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Story County
APN: 0905200410
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Abbie Sawyer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$216,000 – $261,000
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