Wonderful, secluded home located in Squaw Valley within Gilbert Community School District. Come home after work & enjoy time with your family in this stunning backyard that includes a large Timber Tech composite deck, play set, work shed and gorgeous Norway spruce trees - you won't feel like you're in Iowa as you relax with the people you love. If you feel like socializing, step out the front door, walk across the street and relax at Prairie Moon Winery or Alluvial Brewing Company. This is such a unique and fun location to call home. The kitchen has been remodeled with Cambria quartz countertops, built in Bosch dishwasher and a GE Cafe double oven range. The master bath has been expanded. Updates include window trim, baseboards, light fixtures and new Karastan carpet upstairs. The insulated garage includes a natural gas heater, dedicated 20-Amp circuit and drywall finish. There are so many features and benefits of living in such beautiful surroundings within a lovely neighborhood.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jon Olson• Agency Iowa
Bought with Robert Bish• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
A wonderful, secluded home located in Squaw Valley within the Gilbert Community School District. Come home after work and enjoy time with your family in this stunning backyard that includes a large Timber Tech composite deck, a play set, a work shed and protection from stunning Norway Spruce trees - you won't feel like you're in Iowa as you relax with the people you love. If you feel like socializing, step out the front door, walk across the street and relax at Prairie Moon Winery or Alluvial Brewing Company. This is such a unique and fun location to call home. The kitchen has been remodeled with Cambria quartz countertops, a built in Bosch dishwasher and a GE Cafe double oven range. The master bath has been expanded. Updates include interior and exterior doors, garage door, Bayport gas fireplace, window trim, baseboards, light fixtures, and new Karastan carpet upstairs. The insulated garage includes a natural gas heater, a dedicated 20-Amp circuit and drywall finish. There are so many features and benefits of living in such beautiful surroundings within a beautiful neighborhood; you will love living here.
DMMLS #624108
May 7, 2021
Sold
$374,900
$177/sq ft
Mar 12, 2021
Listed
$374,900
$177/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 24, 2008
Sold
$222,500
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,632 (+5.9%)
$132,500 + $317,700
$450,200
2024
$5,316 (+1.3%)
$132,500 + $317,700
$450,200
2023
$5,246 (+0.6%)
$135,000 + $286,200
$421,200
2022
$5,216 (+2.1%)
$110,000 + $244,700
$354,700
2021
$5,108 (+24.7%)
$110,000 + $244,700
$354,700
2020
$4,096 (+0.6%)
$88,000 + $244,700
$332,700
2019
$4,072 (+3.1%)
$88,000 + $177,100
$265,100
2018
$3,950 (+2.8%)
$88,000 + $177,100
$265,100
2017
$3,844 (+0.5%)
$77,000 + $169,400
$246,400
2016
$3,824 (+17.2%)
$77,000 + $169,400
$246,400
2014
$3,264
$77,000 + $162,800
$239,800
Tax history for 5916 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,632 (+5.9%)
$132,500 + $317,700
$450,200
2024
$5,316 (+1.3%)
$132,500 + $317,700
$450,200
2023
$5,246 (+0.6%)
$135,000 + $286,200
$421,200
2022
$5,216 (+2.1%)
$110,000 + $244,700
$354,700
2021
$5,108 (+24.7%)
$110,000 + $244,700
$354,700
2020
$4,096 (+0.6%)
$88,000 + $244,700
$332,700
2019
$4,072 (+3.1%)
$88,000 + $177,100
$265,100
2018
$3,950 (+2.8%)
$88,000 + $177,100
$265,100
2017
$3,844 (+0.5%)
$77,000 + $169,400
$246,400
2016
$3,824 (+17.2%)
$77,000 + $169,400
$246,400
2014
$3,264
$77,000 + $162,800
$239,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,696
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0520130105
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Stove
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Play Structure, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Storage
Fencing: Vinyl, Full
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Zoning: R
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 578
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,236.68
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Rural
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Location
HOA Information
Association Name: Squaw Valley HOA
Association Name 2: SAME - Mark Bland
Association Fee: $322
Annually
Association Fee Includes: Trash
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,696
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Story County
APN: 0520130105
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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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$450,000 – $545,000
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