5718 Valley Rd is a 1,549 square foot house on a 0.38 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ames data, we estimate the home's value is $368,704.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$238Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$368,704
$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 36.3% lower than the average sale price ($578K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,910 (+6.0%)
$132,500 + $178,600
$311,100
2024
$3,690 (+4.1%)
$132,500 + $178,600
$311,100
2023
$3,546 (+0.6%)
$135,000 + $157,400
$292,400
2022
$3,526 (+2.7%)
$110,000 + $129,800
$239,800
2021
$3,432 (−1.4%)
$110,000 + $129,800
$239,800
2020
$3,480 (+2.8%)
$88,000 + $129,800
$217,800
2019
$3,384 (+3.0%)
$88,000 + $129,800
$217,800
2018
$3,286 (+4.4%)
$88,000 + $129,800
$217,800
2017
$3,148 (+0.7%)
$77,000 + $120,700
$197,700
2016
$3,126 (+19.9%)
$77,000 + $120,700
$197,700
2014
$2,608
$77,000 + $111,900
$188,900
Tax history for 5718 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,910 (+6.0%)
$132,500 + $178,600
$311,100
2024
$3,690 (+4.1%)
$132,500 + $178,600
$311,100
2023
$3,546 (+0.6%)
$135,000 + $157,400
$292,400
2022
$3,526 (+2.7%)
$110,000 + $129,800
$239,800
2021
$3,432 (−1.4%)
$110,000 + $129,800
$239,800
2020
$3,480 (+2.8%)
$88,000 + $129,800
$217,800
2019
$3,384 (+3.0%)
$88,000 + $129,800
$217,800
2018
$3,286 (+4.4%)
$88,000 + $129,800
$217,800
2017
$3,148 (+0.7%)
$77,000 + $120,700
$197,700
2016
$3,126 (+19.9%)
$77,000 + $120,700
$197,700
2014
$2,608
$77,000 + $111,900
$188,900
*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: 1,276
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Split Level
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AUD SQUAW VALLEY SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,549
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,324
Building Sq. Ft: 2,600
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: SQUAW VALLEY SD, AUDITOR PLAT LOT:6
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,553
Legal Lot Number: 6
Municipality Name: FRANKLIN
Acres: 0.38
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,549
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Story County
APN: 0520130145
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gilbert Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.4mi
Gilbert Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Gilbert High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$351,000 – $425,000
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