Allenview Home for Sale

The quaint Allenview neighborhood is a walkable enclave with a mix of long-term residents and newer homebuyers updating 1960s bi-levels and ranch-style homes. Outside of most homes are shaded yards and sidewalks, with occasional train noise due to a nearby track. Residents can head 2 blocks east to North Grand Mall, where there are dining options like Clayton Farms Salads and Pho & Tea, along with retail stores such as Kohl’s and JCPenney. For groceries, Fareway Meat and Grocery is less than 2 miles south. Several parks are also within a 2-mile radius, including Inis Grove Park with athletic courts and a playground, Homewood Municipal Golf Course and North River Valley Park, which connects to Skunk River Trail. In the summer, Furman Aquatic Center is popular for its pool and lazy river. Sports fans can catch Iowa State Cyclones games at Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium, both located about 3 miles south. CyRide bus stops along 24th Street offer access to Ames’ downtown, 2 miles south. Interstate 35 connects commuters to Des Moines, around 37 miles away. Students can attend highly rated schools, including Fellows Elementary, Ames Middle and Ames High. For further education, Iowa State University is about a mile southwest of Allenview.