Tired of close neighbors? Check out this blend of city and country living on the north side of Ames. All hard surface roads connect you to this 1/3 of an acre oasis. The current owners love the views from the dining table and deck of your fenced yard perfect for recreation, dogs, or gardening. The multi-level allows for everyone to spread out and there is ton of space for entertaining in the sunken lower level. Oh, and the best part, the sellers have a bid for new carpet and will pay for it to be installed, but you choose what will be installed. If you need a deep garage, this one has it. And finally, the home will soon have a new roof and gutters. Better hurry!
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$164Price/Sq.Ft.
$33/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jason Mickelson• CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Bought with Van Winkle Real Estate Team• RE/MAX Concepts-Ames
Est. $4,043 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5927 Alta Vista Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBOR #70117
Jul 7, 2026
Sold
$350,000
$164/sq ft
Jun 11, 2026
Pending
—
May 7, 2026
Listed
$359,900
$168/sq ft
DMMLS #740309
May 7, 2026
Listed
$359,900
$168/sq ft
CIBOR #52954
Nov 1, 2019
Sold
$265,000
$124/sq ft
Sep 5, 2019
Listed
$269,900
$126/sq ft
+20
Nicely updated home just north of Ada Hayden in Gilbert school district with a beautiful . 35 acre lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage-1865 finished square feet. Inviting living room overlooks sunken family room with brick fireplace, built-ins, and dry bar. Dining opens to fenced backyard with patio and beautiful landscaping plus views of neighboring prairie area. Brand new carpeting throughout plus new woodwork and solid interior doors 2017. New furnace & A/C with Nest thermostat 2016. Gutter toppers 2015, NEW roof 2017. Very clean and move-in ready.
Public Records
Apr 5, 2007
Sold
$156,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,882 (+2.3%)
$119,300 + $205,300
$324,600
2024
$3,794 (−0.7%)
$119,300 + $205,300
$324,600
2023
$3,820 (+0.6%)
$112,500 + $188,100
$300,600
2022
$3,798 (−0.4%)
$110,000 + $148,300
$258,300
2021
$3,812 (+2.4%)
$110,000 + $148,300
$258,300
2020
$3,724 (+13.5%)
$93,500 + $148,300
$241,800
2019
$3,280 (+3.1%)
$93,500 + $148,300
$241,800
2018
$3,182 (+12.4%)
$93,500 + $148,300
$241,800
2017
$2,832 (+2.5%)
$64,100 + $136,100
$200,200
2016
$2,762 (+11.8%)
$64,100 + $136,100
$200,200
2014
$2,470
$53,500 + $122,100
$175,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
2,140
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0522210110
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 28, 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
Parking/Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 11
Has Basement
Basement Details: Daylight, Partial, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1290.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,290
Below Grade Finished Area: 850
Levels: Multi/Split
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size : 15246.0
Lot Size Area: 15,246
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Zoning: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $400
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $33.33
Schools Information
High School District: Gilbert
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,140
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Story County
APN: 0522210110
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
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 • 1.7mi
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
Ames, IA • 50010
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Ames. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.1 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$354,000 – $428,000
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