You'll appreciate the beautiful, rural, quiet, Squaw Valley setting and the a lovely home on a nearly half-acre lot with 1844 finished square feet. Upon entry to the home you will quickly note the thoughtful kitchen and dining room redesign. This is a wonderful home to enjoy with family or friends with the kitchen open to both the dining area and living room. In the spacious, thoughtfully-designed kitchen, you'll note the near-new cabinets, quartz countertops, and center island. You'll love the very durable Bamboo wood flooringwhich adds function and class throughout much of the home. The lower level boasts an additional 525 square feet of quality finish with a family room, bath, and large laundry/utility room. The unfinished basement is a great storage area and has been fitted with a water drainage system. Need a place for a shop area or for the extra "toys?" The oversized 24' x 28' garage has plenty of room for the "extras. " The wildlife-friendly yard has plenty of shade, native plantings, a small custom-made pond, and a wooden deck that is great for gatherings. You'll find all this and more with additional benefit of being located within the boundaries of Gilbert Schools, a highly-regarded and desirable school district. which adds function and class throughout much of the home. The lower level boasts an additional 525 square feet of quality finish with a family room, bath, and large laundry/utility room. The unfinished basement is a great storage area and has been fitted with a water drainage system. Need a place for a shop area or for the extra "toys?" The oversized 24' x 28' garage has plenty of room for the "extras. " The wildlife-friendly yard has plenty of shade, native plantings, a small custom-made pond, and a wooden deck that is great for gatherings. You'll find all this and more with additional benefit of being located within the boundaries of Gilbert Schools, a highly-regarded and desirable school district.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Call Paul Livingston• Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,743
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0520125220
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 11
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1218.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 624
Below Grade Finished Area: 525
Levels: Multi/Split
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size : 20473.0
Lot Size Area: 20,473
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $322
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $26.83
Schools Information
High School District: Gilbert
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,743
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Story County
APN: 0520125220
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
AttributionContact: (515)2910154
Around this home
Schools
Gilbert Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.4mi
Gilbert Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Gilbert High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$325,000 – $394,000
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