Suburban Neighborhood in Ames, Iowa
Story County 50010
The kids in Allenview are known to walk or ride their bikes to school. And during the evenings, yards and sidewalks in the neighborhood flourish with even more activity. “In the evenings, you’re likely to see a lot of people out walking, having cookouts and playing catch. It’s very active,” says Realtor Kyle Van Winkle, who sells homes in the neighborhood with RE/MAX Concepts.
Many of Allenview's homeowners have been there for decades, but newer homebuyers are also coming into the community. “We’re seeing a little bit of resurgence in that area,” says Realtor Misty Metschke, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Hunziker & Associates. “People are buying these homes that people have lived in for 20 to 30 years and are now updating them.” The neighborhood is composed of a mix of 1960s bi-levels and ranch styles that are priced from $260,000 to $400,000. The yards are shaded by old-growth trees, and the streets are lined with sidewalks. Residents may hear some noise from a train track that runs past the neighborhood’s west side. “You may get a train that runs once or twice a day. And Ames has a no horn ordinance,” Metschke explains.
The A-Niche-rated Fellows Elementary School is on Allenview's south end, within walking distance of most homes. Less than 5 miles southwest of the neighborhood, Ames Middle School has a B Niche rating. On the neighborhood’s southwest corner, Ames High School has an A-minus Niche rating and a 97% graduation rate. The high school has art, speech, basketball and chess clubs. About a mile southwest of the neighborhood, Iowa State University has about 25,300 undergraduates and 4,200 postgraduates.
North Grand Mall is two blocks east of the neighborhood. Its restaurants include options like Clayton Farms Salads, which serves smoothies and salads made from produce that was grown 15 feet from the kitchen. Pho & Tea is a Vietnamese restaurant specializing in fruit and milk teas and hot bowls of broth and noodles. There are also fast food options. The mall’s retail options include Kohl’s, JCPenney and Harbor Freight Tools. The mall also has a movie theater. For groceries, Fareway Meat and Grocery is less than 2 miles south.
Several parks are within 2 miles of the neighborhood. Inis Grove Park has sports courts, picnic tables and a playground. Homewood Municipal Golf Course has 18 holes and is open to the public. North River Valley Park has barbecue grills and picnic pavilions along the South Skunk River. Visitors can use the park to access Skunk River Trail, a wooded dirt path that runs along the river. In the summer, residents cool off in the pool and lazy river at Furman Aquatic Center.
The Iowa State Cyclones’ Division I basketball and football teams play in front of tens of thousands of people at Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium, respectively, about 3 miles south of the neighborhood.
CyRide bus stops line 24th Street on the neighborhood’s northern border. Ames’ downtown is 2 miles south of Allenview via Grand Avenue. Commuters take Interstate 35 about 37 miles south to Des Moines, which has an international airport.
John Livingston
Hunziker & Associates, Inc.
(515) 686-6618
76 Total Sales
1 in Allenview
$270,000 Price
Tony McFarland
Friedrich Iowa Realty
(402) 404-3387
217 Total Sales
2 in Allenview
$310K - $343K Price Range
Jason Stuyvesant
RE/MAX Concepts
(515) 305-2585
134 Total Sales
1 in Allenview
$350,000 Price
Collin Fett
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
(515) 420-1412
151 Total Sales
1 in Allenview
$270,000 Price
Katie Riedeman
Century 21 Signature Real Esta
(515) 686-6656
132 Total Sales
4 in Allenview
$245K - $355K Price Range
Kyle Van Winkle
RE/MAX Concepts-Ames
(515) 715-4952
249 Total Sales
3 in Allenview
$330K - $350K Price Range
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Allenview | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Allenview, Ames sell after 2 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Allenview, Ames over the last 12 months is $317,500, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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