This new Construction, 5BR/3BA 'farmhouse' styled ranch is within walking distance of Ada Hayden Park. Beautiful, mature trees on large lot located in the North Ames subdivision, Gilbert Schools. You will love the extra details in this great home! Vaulted ceilings, covered deck, full tiled shower and sliding barn door, shiplap wall behind dual vanities, custom barn wood and iron molded railing dresses up the switchback staircase. Granite countertops & white cabinetry in kitchen. Large 3 car garage, beautiful fireplace with brick and motar. Finished lower level completes this amazing home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2017Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Traci Jennings• RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Bought with Tamara Hicks• Century 21 Signature Real Esta
Source:DMMLS #551605
Redfin Estimate
$528,427
$201K since sold in September 2020$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 4.7% lower than the average sale price ($555K) of 6 comparable homes.
This new Construction, 5BR/3BA 'farmhouse' styled ranch is within walking distance of Ada Hayden Park. Beautiful, mature trees on large lot located in the North Ames subdivision, Gilbert Schools. You will love the extra details in this great home! Vaulted ceilings, covered deck, full tiled shower and sliding barn door, shiplap wall behind dual vanities, custom barn wood and iron molded railing dresses up the switchback staircase. Granite countertops & white cabinetry in kitchen. Large 3 car garage, beautiful fireplace with brick and motar. Finished lower level completes this amazing home.
Public Records
May 19, 2014
Sold
$34,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,542 (+4.4%)
$119,300 + $381,000
$500,300
2024
$5,306 (+0.6%)
$119,300 + $381,000
$500,300
2023
$5,272 (+0.6%)
$112,500 + $318,400
$430,900
2022
$5,240 (−2.3%)
$110,000 + $255,300
$365,300
2021
$5,362 (−1.3%)
$110,000 + $255,300
$365,300
2020
$5,434 (−3.3%)
$93,500 + $255,300
$348,800
2019
$5,618 (+602.3%)
$93,500 + $255,300
$348,800
2018
$800 (+17.6%)
$93,500 + $255,300
$348,800
2017
$680 (+2.4%)
$48,100
2016
$664 (+2.8%)
$48,100
2014
$646
$40,100
Tax history for 5880 Alta Vista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,542 (+4.4%)
$119,300 + $381,000
$500,300
2024
$5,306 (+0.6%)
$119,300 + $381,000
$500,300
2023
$5,272 (+0.6%)
$112,500 + $318,400
$430,900
2022
$5,240 (−2.3%)
$110,000 + $255,300
$365,300
2021
$5,362 (−1.3%)
$110,000 + $255,300
$365,300
2020
$5,434 (−3.3%)
$93,500 + $255,300
$348,800
2019
$5,618 (+602.3%)
$93,500 + $255,300
$348,800
2018
$800 (+17.6%)
$93,500 + $255,300
$348,800
2017
$680 (+2.4%)
$48,100
2016
$664 (+2.8%)
$48,100
2014
$646
$40,100
*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: 1,600
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: H P JENSENS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 3,128
Building Sq. Ft: 4,282
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: H P JENSEN'S SD LOT:2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 794
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,246
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: FRANKLIN
Acres: 0.35
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,128
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Story County
APN: 0522210170
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gilbert Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Gilbert Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
Gilbert High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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
Ames, IA • 50010
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$503,000 – $608,000
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