Story County property record for 5408 Valley Rd, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,778 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-20-175-030 |
| Primary APN | 05-20-175-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,310 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,310 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,310 sqft |
| 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 | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 218 sqft |
| Patio Area | 218 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5408 VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-9450 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1, RESID |
| Legal Description | SQUAW VALLEY SOUTH SD 2ND ADD LOT:3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SQUAW VALLEY SOUTH SD 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 104 |
5408 Valley Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5408 VALLEY RD, AMES, IA 50014-9450 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236618 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5408 Valley Rd was $3,778 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.6% 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 | $3,778.00 (+13.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $316,000 Land $106,000 Building $210,000 | $316,000 Land $106,000 Building $210,000 |
| 2024 | $3,326.00 | ||
| 2023 | $272,700 Land $108,000 Building $164,700 | $272,700 Land $108,000 Building $164,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,212.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5408 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 5408 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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