Why Live in Cheatom Park
Cheatom Park is a quiet Des Moines neighborhood situated between University Avenue and Interstate 235. The area is predominantly occupied by the Mercy Medical Center and the urban campus of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), providing convenient access to healthcare and education. Downtown Des Moines is just a 2-mile drive away, offering additional retail options and Wells Fargo Arena. Public transportation is facilitated by a Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) bus route. Des Moines International Airport is about 5 miles away. Local dining options include Fuel Cafe on the DMACC campus, Tacos Marianas and Najah Grocery and Deli. Homes in Cheatom Park are typically on modest lots, featuring ranch-style, bungalow and Colonial Revival homes. The neighborhood’s titular green space, Cheatom Park, has basketball courts, futsal mini-pitch courts, playgrounds and a rentable pavilion with downtown views. Nearby Good Park has mixed-use fields, basketball courts and an aquatic sprayground. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Riverwalk Dog Park are also close by. The neighborhood is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District, with open enrollment available. Local schools include Moulton Elementary, Callanan Middle and Roosevelt High.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheatom Park a good place to live?
Cheatom Park is a good place to live. Cheatom Park is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Cheatom Park is a suburban neighborhood. Cheatom Park has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.8 people per acre and a median age of 31. The average household income is $48,264 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 21% of residents. A majority of residents in Cheatom Park are renters, with 59.4% of residents renting and 40.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Cheatom Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cheatom Park neighborhood guide.
Is Cheatom Park, IA a safe neighborhood?
Cheatom Park, IA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Cheatom Park?
The median home price in Cheatom Park is $165,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $33,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.3%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $820 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $35K a year to afford the median home price in Cheatom Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Cheatom Park is $48K.
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Home Trends in Cheatom Park, IA
On average, homes in Cheatom Park, Des Moines sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Cheatom Park, Des Moines over the last 12 months is $147,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$147,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$147,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$143
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median List Price
$165,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%