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 1% of the NET purchase price for the buyer to use toward closing costs.
Pending
$323,000
5301 Valley Rd, Ames, IA 50014
3beds
1,791sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
1.1 Acres Lot
$316,400 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$326/mo HOA
What's special
- 37 days |
- 109 |
- 3 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 22, 2025 at 09:13am
Listed by:
Jen Schuller 515-453-6593,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 731067
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,791
- Total interior livable area: 1,791 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 168
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Play Structure, Storage
Lot
- Size: 1.1 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0520175210
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
- Water: Community/Coop, Rural
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: See Remarks, Trash, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $326 monthly
- HOA name: Squaw Valley South
- Second HOA name: self managed
- Second HOA phone: 515-450-7784
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $308,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,126
- Date on market: 12/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 59 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$316,400
$301,000 - $332,000
$2,163/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Pending sale | $323,000$180/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $323,000+7.7%$180/sqft |
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| 8/2/2022 | Sold | $300,000-4.8%$168/sqft |
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| 6/22/2022 | Pending sale | $315,000$176/sqft |
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| 5/25/2022 | Price change | $315,000-3.1%$176/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,762 -6.3% | $308,600 |
| 2023 | $4,014 +0.6% | $308,600 +10.1% |
| 2022 | $3,990 -1.9% | $280,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,030/mo
Principal & interest
$1252
Property taxes
$339
Other costs
$439
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50014
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGilbert Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 2.6 mi
- 10/10Gilbert Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 9/10Gilbert High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Gilbert
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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