Welcome to 2810 Ross Road in Ames. This charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath Colonial-style home is nestled on a double lot totaling over half an acre, along the beautiful west edge of the Iowa State University campus. From the moment you step through the inviting red front door, you'll feel the warmth, character, and timeless charm this home has to offer. Imagine generations of children racing down the beautiful open staircase on Christmas morning, eager to see what Santa has left behind. The cozy living room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, is the perfect spot to hang your stockings with care and create memories for years to come. You'll fall in love with the original birch woodwork throughout, complemented by a crisp white color palette and an abundance of natural light streaming through the home's lovely windows. Classic character blends beautifully with thoughtful updates, including new asphalt shingles and a new HVAC system in 2026, along with updated electrical panel. Additional highlights include composite deck, terrazzo tile, a gas range, formal dining room, gorgeous hardwood floors, knotty pine walls, abundant built-ins, main-level laundry, and a convenient main-level primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. Offering over 2,900 square feet of beautifully finished living space, this home also features a 16' x 20' patio, a spacious deck, and a 3-car garage. With its generous lot, timeless architectural details, and inviting spaces, this is more than just a house, it's a place to make memories and call home! Virtual staging photography in use.
For sale
$425,000
2810 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014
4beds
2,324sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1938
0.56 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomOriginal birch woodwork throughoutAbundant built-insGorgeous hardwood floorsCrisp white color paletteTerrazzo tileNew asphalt shingles
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gale & Ryan Gehling Team 515-233-9100,
Keller Williams Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 71785
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,324
- Total interior livable area: 2,324 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 582
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0904101090
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Radon Mitigation System - Active
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $361,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,718
- Date on market: 11/11/2026
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000$183/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,718 +4% | $361,300 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $4,536 +10.7% | $349,200 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $4,098 +1.2% | $336,900 +33.4% |
| 2022 | $4,048 -4.2% | $252,500 |
| 2021 | $4,226 -2.1% | $252,500 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $4,315 -3.3% | $248,800 |
| 2019 | $4,464 -5.8% | $248,800 |
| 2018 | $4,739 +3.3% | $248,800 |
| 2017 | $4,586 +2.4% | $248,800 -5.4% |
| 2016 | $4,480 | $263,100 |
| 2015 | $4,480 +5% | $263,100 |
| 2014 | $4,268 | $263,100 +4.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $252,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $252,200 |
| 2011 | $3,854 +2.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,760 +6.5% | -- |
| 2009 | $3,532 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,422 +2.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,336 -2.1% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,408 +4.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,252 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,250 -4.5% | $227,300 |
| 2003 | $3,404 -6.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,632 +10.1% | $117,699 +7.9% |
| 2001 | $3,299 | $109,098 |
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