A one of a kind property in the Gilbert school district nestled at the end of a quiet cul-da-sac surrounded by nature. Wildlife of all sorts will greet you daily as you watch from inside the big picture window in the living room, relax on the large front deck, or go for a stroll around the property. Includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with laundry on main floor. Beautiful 3-season porch and huge family room already set up for entertaining. Feel like going out for an evening, the winery & brewery are right down the street! Definitely a retreat right at home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by scott@schmitzteam.com (515) 520-2598 Real Estate Team• RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Bought with Flanders Flanders Team• RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Surrounded by nature and situated on a peaceful cul de sac, you'll fall in love at the curb! A charming and spacious bi level deck greets you and your guests w room for dining, entertaining and relaxing under the trees. Walk in the front door to a completely updated decor including new paint, hardwood flooring, carpet and lighting throughout. Kitchen w new ss appliances, white painted cabinets, granite counters. Open, spacious, filled w light and beautiful views of your wooded lot. 3 seasons porch has been updated and easily warmed in the winter lots of windows w the fire pit just steps away. Main floor Master BR, BR2, laundry, open dining area, kitchen, 3 season porch. Lower level walk out features a large family room, 3rd BR, full ba, plenty of storage. Gilbert schools. Minutes to Ames.
DMMLS #594432
Nov 6, 2019
Listed
$245,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,092 (+6.0%)
$138,100 + $193,800
$331,900
2024
$3,860 (+11.9%)
$138,100 + $193,800
$331,900
2023
$3,450 (−3.1%)
$135,000 + $181,300
$316,300
2022
$3,560 (+5.9%)
$99,000 + $143,100
$242,100
2021
$3,362 (+2.9%)
$99,000 + $143,100
$242,100
2020
$3,268 (−3.8%)
$88,000 + $125,300
$213,300
2019
$3,396 (+3.0%)
$88,000 + $125,300
$213,300
2018
$3,296 (+5.8%)
$88,000 + $125,300
$213,300
2017
$3,114 (+2.5%)
$88,000 + $119,000
$207,000
2016
$3,038 (+9.6%)
$88,000 + $119,000
$207,000
2014
$2,772
$77,000 + $115,300
$192,300
Tax history for 6522 Prairie Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,092 (+6.0%)
$138,100 + $193,800
$331,900
2024
$3,860 (+11.9%)
$138,100 + $193,800
$331,900
2023
$3,450 (−3.1%)
$135,000 + $181,300
$316,300
2022
$3,560 (+5.9%)
$99,000 + $143,100
$242,100
2021
$3,362 (+2.9%)
$99,000 + $143,100
$242,100
2020
$3,268 (−3.8%)
$88,000 + $125,300
$213,300
2019
$3,396 (+3.0%)
$88,000 + $125,300
$213,300
2018
$3,296 (+5.8%)
$88,000 + $125,300
$213,300
2017
$3,114 (+2.5%)
$88,000 + $119,000
$207,000
2016
$3,038 (+9.6%)
$88,000 + $119,000
$207,000
2014
$2,772
$77,000 + $115,300
$192,300
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,835
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0518450225
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
Parking/Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1040.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,040
Below Grade Finished Area: 794
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 15682.0
Lot Size Area: 15,682
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Zoning: R
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $300
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $25
Schools Information
High School District: Gilbert
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,835
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Story County
APN: 0518450225
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Gilbert Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.3mi
Gilbert Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Gilbert High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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Estimated sale price
$351,000 – $425,000
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