Located just minutes from all the city of Ames and within the Gilbert school district, this 3-bed, 2.25-bath is the best of both worlds and sits on a scenic 1.1-acre treed lot along a hard-surface road. The property offers multiple living spaces, including a living room with vaulted ceilings, a dining area with a built-in buffet, and a family room featuring a gas fireplace, built-ins, a wet bar, and direct access to the deck overlooking mature trees. The kitchen eating area is framed by a large picture window with wooded views. The upper level includes the primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and a three-quarter bath. A lower-level den with built-ins offers flexible work or hobby space. HOA dues cover water usage, garbage service, subdivision road maintenance, snow removal, and the community's updated sewer system completed in 2021.Buyers who enjoy updating a home to fit their style will find solid potential here. While some areas would benefit from maintenance and improvements, the layout, setting, and square footage create a strong foundation for personalization. To help offset potential project costs the buyers may choose to do after closing, the seller is offering a closing cost credit.
Sold for $310,000
$310,000
5301 Valley Rd, Ames, IA 50014
3beds
1,791sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1985
1 Acres Lot
$319,300 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$2,074 Estimated rent
Home value
$319,300
$287,000 - $354,000
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Wet barMultiple living spacesPrimary suite
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Listed by:
Jen Schuller 515-453-6593,
Iowa Realty- Mills Crossing
Bought with:
Eily Mickelson, S72523000
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 69005
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Half bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Partial,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,791
- Total interior livable area: 1,791 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0520175210
- Zoning: R-1, Residentia
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement Board, Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Block, Concrete Perimeter, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Rural, Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Radon Mitigation System - Active
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $326 monthly
- HOA name: Danny Johnson
- HOA phone: 515-450-7784
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $324,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,990
- Date on market: 12/1/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Sold | $310,000-4%$173/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #69005 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2025 | Pending sale | $323,000$180/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #731067 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $323,000+7.7%$180/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #731067 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2022 | Sold | $300,000-4.8%$168/sqft |
Source: CIBR #59978 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2022 | Pending sale | $315,000$176/sqft |
Source: CIBR #59978 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2022 | Price change | $315,000-3.1%$176/sqft |
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| 5/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $325,000$181/sqft |
Source: CIBR #59978 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,990 +6.1% | $324,500 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $3,762 -6.3% | $308,600 |
| 2023 | $4,014 +0.6% | $308,600 +10.1% |
| 2022 | $3,990 -1.9% | $280,300 |
| 2021 | $4,066 -4.6% | $280,300 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $4,261 +5.5% | $266,600 |
| 2019 | $4,039 +2.2% | $266,600 +13% |
| 2018 | $3,954 +3.8% | $236,000 |
| 2017 | $3,810 +0.2% | $236,000 +1.2% |
| 2016 | $3,802 | $233,300 -2.1% |
| 2015 | $3,802 +15.8% | $238,400 |
| 2014 | $3,284 | $238,400 +8.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $219,000 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $220,700 |
| 2011 | $3,406 +2.9% | $220,700 -5.8% |
| 2010 | $3,310 +4% | $234,200 |
| 2009 | $3,182 +4.5% | $234,200 +0.5% |
| 2008 | $3,046 -1% | $233,100 |
| 2007 | $3,078 -1.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,128 +4.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,982 +4.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,860 -1.8% | $208,200 |
| 2003 | $2,912 -0.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,937 -1.6% | $101,286 -3.6% |
| 2001 | $2,987 | $105,047 |
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Neighborhood: 50014
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- NAGilbert Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 2.6 mi
- 10/10Gilbert Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 9/10Gilbert High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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