5301 Valley Rd, Ames, IA 50014

Located just minutes from all the city of Ames and within the Gilbert school district, this 3-bed, 2.25-bath is the best of both worlds and sits on a scenic 1.1-acre treed lot along a hard-surface road. The property offers multiple living spaces, including a living room with vaulted ceilings, a dining area with a built-in buffet, and a family room featuring a gas fireplace, built-ins, a wet bar, and direct access to the deck overlooking mature trees. The kitchen eating area is framed by a large picture window with wooded views. The upper level includes the primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and a three-quarter bath. A lower-level den with built-ins offers flexible work or hobby space. HOA dues cover water usage, garbage service, subdivision road maintenance, snow removal, and the community's updated sewer system completed in 2021.Buyers who enjoy updating a home to fit their style will find solid potential here. While some areas would benefit from maintenance and improvements, the layout, setting, and square footage create a strong foundation for personalization. To help offset potential project costs the buyers may choose to do after closing, the seller is offering a closing cost credit.

The best of both worlds! This 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA home is sitting on a picturesque 1.1 acre treed lot close to Ames on a hard surface road. You will be surrounded by nature but close to all the amenities Ames has to offer. yet still be within the desirable Gilbert school district. This home has multiple living areas. Lovely family room with gas fireplace flanked by built in bookcases; wet bar, and sliders out to the deck where you will have your own serene private escape surrounded by trees and wildlife. Enjoy watching the birds from the large window in the kitchen eating area. Living room with large windows to let the light in and vaulted ceilings connect to the formal dining room with built in buffet. Main floor half bath/laundry room. Upstairs you'll find the primary BR and BA along with two other bedrooms and 3/4 Bath. Lower level den/office with builtins. Bonus-ditch your water bill and your garbage service bill! These are included in your HOA dues. Water your lawn, fill your pool, however you use your water, it's the same low cost of $152/mo and this includes your garbage service too! For comparison, according to City of Gilbert, average water usage for house use only (no outdoor watering) is $150/mo in Gilbert. Remaining HOA dues ($154/mo) cover maintenance and snow removal on subdivision roads, and cost of new sewer treatment facility(2021) Roof is 8 years old. Gutter toppers have been installed.