Story County property record for 5310 Valley Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,803 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $257,500 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,952 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-20-175-040 |
| Primary APN | 05-20-175-040 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,803 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,803 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,803 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,390 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 413 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 599 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 401 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5310 VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-9449 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1, RESID |
| Legal Description | SQUAW VALLEY SOUTH SD 2ND ADD LOT:4 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SQUAW VALLEY SOUTH SD 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 104 |
5310 Valley Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5310 VALLEY RD, AMES, IA 50014-9449 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20205699 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002564 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5310 VALLEY RD, AMES, IA 50014-9449 |
| Document Number | 0202005699 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-05699 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $411.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5310 VALLEY RD, AMES, IA 50014-9449 |
| Document Number | 0202005700 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-05700 |
| Name | MORTGAGE PRODUCERS INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 5310 Valley Rd was $3,952 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.7% from the year before.
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Gilbert Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,952.00 (+3.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $329,400 Land $106,000 Building $223,400 | $329,400 Land $106,000 Building $223,400 |
| 2024 | $3,812.00 | ||
| 2023 | $309,000 Land $108,000 Building $201,000 | $309,000 Land $108,000 Building $201,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,662.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5310 Valley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5310 Valley Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | XENIA RWD (BOONE) private · serves 4,975 people · EPA ID IA0844006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Colo Telephone Company, Verizon.
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