Google street view image for 5904 Alta Vista Rd, Ames, IA 50010

Off market sep 2008 for $197K

$414,328

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,399/mo

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2 ba

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2,446

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5904 Alta Vista Rd, Ames, IA 50010

About this home

5904 Alta Vista Rd is a 2,446 square foot house on a 0.35 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 21, 2008 for $197,500. Based on Redfin's Ames data, we estimate the home's value is $414,328.

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$414,328

$217K since sold in September 2008$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.8% higher than the average sale price ($377K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$352,500
A
4 beds2 baths2,482 sq ft
2944 Monroe Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$350,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,140 sq ft
5927 Alta Vista Rd, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$373,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,332 sq ft
3405 Madison Ct, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$415,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,814 sq ft
2126 Buchanan Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$415,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,405 sq ft
1510 Wheeler Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$359,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,625 sq ft
2526 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010

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Market trends in 50010, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$307K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 5904 Alta Vista Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,634 (+1.1%)

$119,300 + $256,900

$376,200

2025

$4,584 (+6.1%)

$119,300 + $256,900

$376,200

2024

$4,322 (−0.4%)

$119,300 + $256,900

$376,200

2023

$4,340 (+0.6%)

$112,500 + $249,100

$361,600

2022

$4,314 (−1.3%)

$110,000 + $195,700

$305,700

2021

$4,372 (−1.3%)

$110,000 + $195,700

$305,700

2020

$4,428 (+9.8%)

$93,500 + $195,700

$289,200

2019

$4,032 (+3.1%)

$93,500 + $195,700

$289,200

2018

$3,912 (+10.1%)

$93,500 + $195,700

$289,200

2017

$3,554 (+2.5%)

$64,100 + $183,300

$247,400

2016

$3,466 (+12.8%)

$64,100 + $183,300

$247,400

2014

$3,074

$53,500 + $168,000

$221,500

Tax history for 5904 Alta Vista Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,634 (+1.1%)

$119,300 + $256,900

$376,200

2025

$4,584 (+6.1%)

$119,300 + $256,900

$376,200

2024

$4,322 (−0.4%)

$119,300 + $256,900

$376,200

2023

$4,340 (+0.6%)

$112,500 + $249,100

$361,600

2022

$4,314 (−1.3%)

$110,000 + $195,700

$305,700

2021

$4,372 (−1.3%)

$110,000 + $195,700

$305,700

2020

$4,428 (+9.8%)

$93,500 + $195,700

$289,200

2019

$4,032 (+3.1%)

$93,500 + $195,700

$289,200

2018

$3,912 (+10.1%)

$93,500 + $195,700

$289,200

2017

$3,554 (+2.5%)

$64,100 + $183,300

$247,400

2016

$3,466 (+12.8%)

$64,100 + $183,300

$247,400

2014

$3,074

$53,500 + $168,000

$221,500

*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: 1,248
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Full

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

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

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: H P JENSENS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,446
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,872
Building Sq. Ft: 3,692
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: H P JENSEN'S SD LOT:1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 572
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame

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

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,446
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Story County
APN: 0522210175

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 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

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Estimated sale price

$394,000 – $477,000

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Home values near 5904 Alta Vista Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5829 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$396,290
5885 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2715 Sq. Ft.	$440,349

Address	Redfin Estimate
5867 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$307,536
5836 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1636 Sq. Ft.	$404,383

Address	Redfin Estimate
5880 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3128 Sq. Ft.	$526,074
5751 Alta Vista Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2738 Sq. Ft.	$445,379

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