Why Live in Allenview
Allenview in Ames is a neighborhood with a mix of long-term residents and newer homebuyers updating 1960s bi-levels and ranch-style homes. The area is characterized by shaded yards and sidewalks, with occasional train noise due to a nearby track. North Grand Mall, just two blocks east, offers dining options like Clayton Farms Salads and Pho & Tea, along with retail stores such as Kohl’s and JCPenney, and a movie theater. For groceries, Fareway Meat and Grocery is less than 2 miles south. Several parks are within a 2-mile radius, including Inis Grove Park with sports courts and a playground, Homewood Municipal Golf Course, and North River Valley Park, which connects to Skunk River Trail. Furman Aquatic Center provides a pool and lazy river for summer activities. Sports fans can catch Iowa State Cyclones games at Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium, about 3 miles south. CyRide bus stops along 24th Street facilitate easy access to Ames’ downtown, 2 miles south, and Interstate 35 connects commuters to Des Moines, 37 miles away. Highly rated Fellows Elementary School is within walking distance, and Ames High School, with a 97% graduation rate, is located on the neighborhood’s southwest corner. Iowa State University is about a mile southwest, adding to the local educational opportunities.
Home Trends in Allenview, IA
On average, homes in Allenview, Ames sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Allenview, Ames over the last 12 months is $556,000.
Median Sale Price
$556,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$631,060
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$459,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$608
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$572,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%