5301 Valley Road , Ames, IA 50014(Story County)

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.