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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$730Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Abbie Sawyer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Ames Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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About Ross
Road
Ross Road, located between Lincoln Way and Mortensen Road, is a residential and academic Ames neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a campus-edge energy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lincoln Way & Beach Avenue corridor, where bike traffic, bus stops, and a steady stream of students set the tempo. Brick mid-century houses and low-rise apartments mix with Iowa State University buildings and broad lawns. Stephens Auditorium and the Iowa State Center anchor the cultural calendar with concerts, lectures, and big-game nights. Reiman Gardens adds a quiet counterpoint of paths, seasonal plantings, and greenhouse warmth. Sidewalks and multi-use trails stitch the area to parks and campus quads.
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Market insights
2810 Ross Rd · $425,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 33 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$425,000
Median sale price in this area is $284,073. (33% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Two wood-burning fireplaces
Window treatments
Contaminant control
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
2 three-quarter bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Washer
Dryer
Water heater
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Natural gas heating
Central air
Exterior features
Patio
Deck
Rolling slope
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Three-car garage
Construction
Brick and wood siding
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
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Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
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, 14 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
Ames, IA • 50014
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2810 Ross Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $191,750 and $410,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $192K to $410K.