Meeker North Home for Sale

Meeker North in Ames features quiet, tree-lined streets and 1950s ranch-style homes with brick and wood exteriors. The neighborhood's old-growth oak trees provide ample shade, making it pleasant for evening walks or bike rides. Many homes feature attached garages, flower beds, gardens and patios, though some require anchored retaining walls due to foundation issues. Residents have convenient access to shopping and dining at North Grand Mall, which includes retailers such as Kohl's and JCPenney as well as eateries like Clayton Farms Salads and Mr. Burrito. For outdoor activities, Inis Grove Park offers a ball field, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, and the Barnes Family Inclusive Playground. The Skunk River Trail is ideal for biking and walking. Homewood Municipal Golf Course and Carr Park, with its canoe and kayak launch, are also close by. Entertainment options include North Grand Cinema and the bustling Jack Trice Stadium on game days. Essential services like Mary Greeley Medical Center are within a mile. Meeker North is well-connected, with bus stops along Grand and Duff avenues. The neighborhood is about 3 miles from Interstate 35, providing a 36-mile commute to Des Moines. Educational institutions include the highly rated Ames High School, Meeker Elementary and Ames Middle School. Iowa State University is located approximately 2 miles southwest.