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$437,487

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4 ba

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2,715

sq ft

5885 Alta Vista Rd, Ames, IA 50010

About this home

5885 Alta Vista Rd is a 2,715 square foot house on a 0.35 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ames data, we estimate the home's value is $437,487.

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$437,487

$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 14.1% lower than the average sale price ($509K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$620,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,194 sq ft
4002 Edgewater Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$640,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,001 sq ft
3032 Stockbury St, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$415,000
C
3 beds3 baths1,814 sq ft
2126 Buchanan Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$415,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,405 sq ft
1510 Wheeler Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$544,900
E
4 beds3 baths2,981 sq ft
1827 Ledges Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$420,000
F
4 beds3 baths1,311 sq ft
2019 Taylor Cir, Ames, IA 50010

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$4,597/mo

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Market trends in 50010, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$312K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

107

1 MoM

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Sale history for 5885 Alta Vista Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,844 (+6.0%)

$119,300 + $270,900

$390,200

2024

$4,570 (−0.7%)

$119,300 + $270,900

$390,200

2023

$4,600 (+0.6%)

$112,500 + $260,100

$372,600

2022

$4,574 (−1.5%)

$110,000 + $209,900

$319,900

2021

$4,646 (−1.3%)

$110,000 + $209,900

$319,900

2020

$4,708 (+14.1%)

$93,500 + $209,900

$303,400

2019

$4,128 (+3.0%)

$93,500 + $209,900

$303,400

2018

$4,006 (+12.0%)

$93,500 + $209,900

$303,400

2017

$3,576 (+2.5%)

$64,100 + $185,600

$249,700

2016

$3,488 (+7.5%)

$64,100 + $185,600

$249,700

2014

$3,244

$53,500 + $166,000

$219,500

Tax history for 5885 Alta Vista Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,844 (+6.0%)

$119,300 + $270,900

$390,200

2024

$4,570 (−0.7%)

$119,300 + $270,900

$390,200

2023

$4,600 (+0.6%)

$112,500 + $260,100

$372,600

2022

$4,574 (−1.5%)

$110,000 + $209,900

$319,900

2021

$4,646 (−1.3%)

$110,000 + $209,900

$319,900

2020

$4,708 (+14.1%)

$93,500 + $209,900

$303,400

2019

$4,128 (+3.0%)

$93,500 + $209,900

$303,400

2018

$4,006 (+12.0%)

$93,500 + $209,900

$303,400

2017

$3,576 (+2.5%)

$64,100 + $185,600

$249,700

2016

$3,488 (+7.5%)

$64,100 + $185,600

$249,700

2014

$3,244

$53,500 + $166,000

$219,500

*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: 1,444
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Full

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Prefab
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: H P JENSENS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,715
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,040
Building Sq. Ft: 4,034
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: H P JENSEN'S SD LOT:13

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 550
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,246
Legal Lot Number: 13
Municipality Name: FRANKLIN
Acres: 0.35
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,715
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Story County
APN: 0522210115

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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Estimated sale price

$416,000 – $504,000

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Home values near 5885 Alta Vista Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5829 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$397,968
5880 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3128 Sq. Ft.	$528,427

Address	Redfin Estimate
5904 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2446 Sq. Ft.	$420,231
5836 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1636 Sq. Ft.	$410,904

Address	Redfin Estimate
5867 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$306,331
5751 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2738 Sq. Ft.	$449,113

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