Condos for Sale in Northeast Ames, Ames

Northeast Ames is a well-established neighborhood characterized by midcentury ranch-style homes with brick or wooden exteriors, shaded by mature trees. The area is known for its stability, with little change over the years. Inis Grove Park, located on the neighborhood's border, features basketball and tennis courts, picnic pavilions, grills, and a playground. The park connects to the 33-mile Skunk River Trail, which links several parks in the area. Nearby, the Homewood Municipal Golf Course is open to the public, and Bandshell Park, less than 2 miles away, hosts weekly outdoor summer concerts. North Grand Mall on the west side of the neighborhood includes big-box retailers like Walmart and Kohl’s, dining options such as Starbucks and Pho & Tea, and a movie theater. Iowa State sporting events at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum are major attractions, drawing large crowds for football and basketball games. Duff Avenue provides easy access to downtown, 2 miles south, and CyRide buses operate along Duff and Grand avenues. Interstate 35 offers a direct route to Des Moines, 36 miles south, where the nearest international airport is located. Ames High School, less than 2 miles southwest, is highly rated, contributing to the neighborhood's appeal for families. The area is safer than the national average, and flooding is not a concern for most homes.