Why Live in Bloomfield/Allen
Suburban Bloomfield/Allen in Des Moines centers around Lake Easter, making it an attractive neighborhood for outdoorsy folk. Residents enjoy immediate access to fishing, paved waterfront trails, playgrounds, campsites and more. Since the lakeshore is public, none of the neighborhood’s homes are waterfront, but the sidewalks connect to park trails, making green space easy to reach. These quiet streets and cozy cul-de-sacs are home to a mix of single-family homes, townhouses and manufactured homes. Minimal Traditional and Craftsman styles are common. Beyond the lake, Ewing Park's disc golf course, dog park and the Lilac Arboretum are more outdoor avenues for getting active. As for dining and shopping, Southeast 14th Street has various options, including Tasty Tacos and SudSuckers sports bar. Downtown Des Moines is about 5 miles away. It provides access to the Iowa Methodist Medical Center and the Des Moines International Airport. Bloomfield/Allen is serviced by the DART bus system, with several stops along Southeast 14th Street. Nearby Des Moines Public Schools options include Jackson Elementary, McCombs Middle and East High.
Home Trends in Bloomfield/Allen, IA
On average, homes in Bloomfield/Allen, Des Moines sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bloomfield/Allen, Des Moines over the last 12 months is $289,250, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$289,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$323,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$258,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$165,000
Median Studio Sale Price
$150,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Number of Homes for Sale
39
Last 12 months Home Sales
120
Median List Price
$312,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%