Woodland Heights Homes for Sale

Woodland Heights is located just 2 miles west of downtown Des Moines, nestled between Interstate 235 and Ingersoll Avenue. This neighborhood offers residents a convenient commute to downtown and walkability to local shops and restaurants. The area is characterized by wide streets lined with mature white oaks and well-kept sidewalks. Architectural styles include bungalows, Colonial Revival, and American Foursquare homes, reflecting the neighborhood's early 20th-century roots. Ingersoll Avenue is a vibrant commercial and cultural hub with bars, boutiques and restaurants at the southern border. Dining stops include Cheese Bar, Chain & Spoke and Noah's Ark Ristorante. Grocery options like Price Chopper and Gateway Market are within a mile. Woodland Heights is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District. The neighborhood features large green spaces such as Chamberlain Park, Evelyn K. Davis Park, and Good Park, all of which have playgrounds. Proximity to Interstate 235 and the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority bus route ensures easy access to other parts of the city, including Des Moines International Airport, 4.4 miles away. The area has a moderate crime rate, with initiatives like the Violence Interruption Project addressing local safety concerns.