This is a must see! Conveniently located on the North side of Ames in the Gilbert School District. This home sits on a half acre lot, in a quiet neighborhood off of Cameron School Rd. The main level offers a spacious living room w/ tons of natural light & an updated fireplace w/ live edge mantel, extra wide galley kitchen w/ newer stainless steel appliances, 3 bedrooms, full bath, and a master 3/4 suite that has been updated including heated tile flooring. The lower level consists of a rec room and additional bedroom. You will love the private backyard w/ garden shed and plenty of space for entertainment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marc Olson• RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Bought with Lloyd Flanders• RE/MAX REC
Source:DMMLS #583181
Redfin Estimate
$361,712
$30K since sold in May 2024$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 9.7% lower than the average sale price ($401K) of 6 comparable homes.
This is a must see! Conveniently located on the North side of Ames in the Gilbert School District. This home sits on a half acre lot, in a quiet neighborhood off of Cameron School Rd. The main level offers a spacious living room w/ tons of natural light & an updated fireplace w/ live edge mantel, extra wide galley kitchen w/ newer stainless steel appliances, 3 bedrooms, full bath, and a master 3/4 suite that has been updated including heated tile flooring. The lower level consists of a rec room and additional bedroom. You will love the private backyard w/ garden shed and plenty of space for entertainment.
DMMLS #583181
Jun 27, 2019
Sold
$253,900
$129/sq ft
May 21, 2019
Listed
$257,900
$131/sq ft
+16
CIBOR #47084
Jul 14, 2017
Sold
$228,500
$116/sq ft
May 1, 2017
Listed
$235,000
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,076 (+9.7%)
$132,500 + $188,800
$321,300
2024
$3,716 (+4.4%)
$132,500 + $188,800
$321,300
2023
$3,560 (+0.6%)
$135,000 + $169,900
$304,900
2022
$3,538 (+2.6%)
$110,000 + $139,500
$249,500
2021
$3,450 (−1.3%)
$110,000 + $139,500
$249,500
2020
$3,496 (+3.1%)
$88,000 + $139,500
$227,500
2019
$3,392 (+3.0%)
$88,000 + $139,500
$227,500
2018
$3,294 (+9.4%)
$88,000 + $139,500
$227,500
2017
$3,012 (+0.7%)
$77,000 + $121,200
$198,200
2016
$2,990 (+20.7%)
$77,000 + $121,200
$198,200
2014
$2,478
$77,000 + $112,400
$189,400
Tax history for 5808 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,076 (+9.7%)
$132,500 + $188,800
$321,300
2024
$3,716 (+4.4%)
$132,500 + $188,800
$321,300
2023
$3,560 (+0.6%)
$135,000 + $169,900
$304,900
2022
$3,538 (+2.6%)
$110,000 + $139,500
$249,500
2021
$3,450 (−1.3%)
$110,000 + $139,500
$249,500
2020
$3,496 (+3.1%)
$88,000 + $139,500
$227,500
2019
$3,392 (+3.0%)
$88,000 + $139,500
$227,500
2018
$3,294 (+9.4%)
$88,000 + $139,500
$227,500
2017
$3,012 (+0.7%)
$77,000 + $121,200
$198,200
2016
$2,990 (+20.7%)
$77,000 + $121,200
$198,200
2014
$2,478
$77,000 + $112,400
$189,400
*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: 1,308
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Prefab
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Siding Sheathing
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AUD SQUAW VALLEY SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,973
Building Sq. Ft: 3,132
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SQUAW VALLEY SD, AUDITOR PLAT LOT:5
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 516
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,087
Legal Lot Number: 5
Municipality Name: FRANKLIN
Acres: 0.53
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,973
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Story County
APN: 0520130140
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gilbert Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.3mi
Gilbert Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
10/10
Gilbert High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$344,000 – $416,000
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