Allenview House for Sale

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.