4008 Mathews Rd is a 3,969 square foot house on a 0.67 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ames data, we estimate the home's value is $672,283.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.67 acresLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$672,283
$10K since July
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This home's estimate is 2.9% lower than the average sale price ($692K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,950 (+6.0%)
$165,800 + $408,500
$574,300
2024
$6,558 (+4.2%)
$165,800 + $408,500
$574,300
2023
$6,294 (+0.6%)
$163,900 + $366,200
$530,100
2022
$6,258 (−3.7%)
$123,500 + $310,900
$434,400
2021
$6,498 (−1.3%)
$123,500 + $310,900
$434,400
2020
$6,586 (+6.2%)
$110,000 + $310,900
$420,900
2019
$6,204 (+3.0%)
$110,000 + $310,900
$420,900
2018
$6,022 (+0.4%)
$110,000 + $310,900
$420,900
2017
$6,000 (−0.4%)
$93,500 + $277,500
$371,000
2016
$6,022 (+9.8%)
$93,500 + $277,500
$371,000
2014
$5,484
$93,500 + $279,000
$372,500
Tax history for 4008 Mathews Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,950 (+6.0%)
$165,800 + $408,500
$574,300
2024
$6,558 (+4.2%)
$165,800 + $408,500
$574,300
2023
$6,294 (+0.6%)
$163,900 + $366,200
$530,100
2022
$6,258 (−3.7%)
$123,500 + $310,900
$434,400
2021
$6,498 (−1.3%)
$123,500 + $310,900
$434,400
2020
$6,586 (+6.2%)
$110,000 + $310,900
$420,900
2019
$6,204 (+3.0%)
$110,000 + $310,900
$420,900
2018
$6,022 (+0.4%)
$110,000 + $310,900
$420,900
2017
$6,000 (−0.4%)
$93,500 + $277,500
$371,000
2016
$6,022 (+9.8%)
$93,500 + $277,500
$371,000
2014
$5,484
$93,500 + $279,000
$372,500
*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: 2,094
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Prefab
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
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
Subdivision Name: SQUAW VALLEY SOUTH SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 3,969
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,394
Building Sq. Ft: 5,756
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SQUAW VALLEY SOUTH SD LOT:9
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,268
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 29,185
Legal Lot Number: 9
Municipality Name: FRANKLIN
Acres: 0.67
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,969
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Story County
APN: 0520175170
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Transit
Gilbert Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.7mi
Gilbert Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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Gilbert High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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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
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$639,000 – $774,000
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