Located in the prestigious Northridge neighborhood of Ames, this 4+ bedroom home offers an incredible opportunity to create something special in one of the area's most established communities. Nestled along a winding street surrounded by beautiful homes, mature trees, and scenic walking trails, the location is truly a standout. The lush, green backyard offers privacy and plenty of space for entertaining, summer evenings, or outdoor activities. Inside, the home has been well maintained and offers a blank canvas for your personal vision. With three living areas, a sunroom, a den, and 3,124 sq ft of finished living space spread across three levels, there's no shortage of room to make it your own. Additional highlights include a newer roof, radon mitigation system, irrigation system, and location within the Fellows Elementary attendance area. Enjoy convenient access to nearby parks, grocery shopping, coffee shops, and the shops and restaurants of Somerset. With its desirable location, generous living space, and endless possibilities, this is an opportunity to bring your vision to life in one of the area's most established neighborhoods. Be sure to watch the video for inspiration on what this home could become!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$551Price/Sq.Ft.
$24/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gale & Ryan Gehling Team• Keller Williams Ames
Northridge, located between North Grand Avenue and 24th Street, is a residential and suburban Ames neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Grand Mall corridor on Grand Avenue, where big-box storefronts, casual eateries, and steady traffic set a practical, errands-first rhythm. Housing trends toward late-20th-century ranches and split-levels with broad lawns and attached garages. Sidewalks and green setbacks give the streets a buffered, quiet feel away from the commercial strip. Nearby green space and trails shape a walk-and-roll routine. For local culture, Stephens Auditorium, the Octagon Center for the Arts, and Torrent Brewing Company anchor nights out beyond the retail corridor.
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Market insights
3422 Valley View Rd · $390,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$390,000
Median sale price in this area is $296,886. (24% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Gas fireplace
Full basement with sump pump
Contaminant control
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 three-quarter bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Water heater
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Patio
Level lot
Home design
Two stories
Parking
2-car garage
Security
Security system
Construction
Brick and vinyl siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association
Annual association fee of $285
Electricity and solar
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This zone is intended to accommodate primarily single-family dwellings, while accommodating certain existing two-family dwellings and other uses customarily found in low-density residential areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ames, IA • 50014
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Ames. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3422 Valley View Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $317,500 and $525,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $318K to $525K.