6205 Prairie Ridge Rd is a 1,342 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ames data, we estimate the home's value is $393,602.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$393,602
$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.3% lower than the average sale price ($439K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,132 (+3.8%)
$166,700 + $186,900
$353,600
2024
$3,982 (+6.2%)
$166,700 + $186,900
$353,600
2023
$3,748 (+0.6%)
$155,300 + $177,700
$333,000
2022
$3,726 (−1.6%)
$123,500 + $138,800
$262,300
2021
$3,786 (−1.3%)
$123,500 + $138,800
$262,300
2020
$3,836 (+6.6%)
$110,000 + $138,800
$248,800
2019
$3,598 (+3.0%)
$110,000 + $138,800
$248,800
2018
$3,492 (+3.6%)
$110,000 + $138,800
$248,800
2017
$3,370 (+2.5%)
$88,000 + $130,800
$218,800
2016
$3,288 (+14.0%)
$88,000 + $130,800
$218,800
2014
$2,884
$77,000 + $130,400
$207,400
Tax history for 6205 Prairie Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,132 (+3.8%)
$166,700 + $186,900
$353,600
2024
$3,982 (+6.2%)
$166,700 + $186,900
$353,600
2023
$3,748 (+0.6%)
$155,300 + $177,700
$333,000
2022
$3,726 (−1.6%)
$123,500 + $138,800
$262,300
2021
$3,786 (−1.3%)
$123,500 + $138,800
$262,300
2020
$3,836 (+6.6%)
$110,000 + $138,800
$248,800
2019
$3,598 (+3.0%)
$110,000 + $138,800
$248,800
2018
$3,492 (+3.6%)
$110,000 + $138,800
$248,800
2017
$3,370 (+2.5%)
$88,000 + $130,800
$218,800
2016
$3,288 (+14.0%)
$88,000 + $130,800
$218,800
2014
$2,884
$77,000 + $130,400
$207,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Transitional Residential District
The R-1 Transitional Residential District is designed to provide a district for single-family detached dwellings between a rural and urban density. Subdivisions created within the R-1 district may also include community facilities and open space uses, with special provisions to protect the residential character of the District. This District is not intended to permit isolated rural dwellings incompatible with surrounding land uses and not in conformance with the Cornerstone to Capstone C2C Comprehensive Plan. The R-1 Transitional Residential District shall be located in the Urban Expansion Area or Rural Villages as shown on the C2C Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,342
Basement Finish: Full
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,342
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,342
Building Sq. Ft: 3,164
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PRAIRIE RIDGE COMMUNITY LOT:13
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,038
Legal Lot Number: 13
Municipality Name: FRANKLIN
Acres: 0.46
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,342
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Story County
APN: 0518450145
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gilbert Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Gilbert Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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Gilbert High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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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
$374,000 – $453,000
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