Cheatom Park Homes for Sale

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.