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A family-friendly suburb
Bloomington Heights is full of families, according to Realtor Ryan Gehling, who sells homes in Bloomington Heights with Keller Williams Ames. “It’s a great place to be. It’s close to a grocery store, a mall and parks.” The highly rated public schools are an additional draw for homebuyers. The cozy Ames suburb is also close to pastoral scenery. Because of its location on the suburban outskirts of the city, residents can drive just north to see John Deere combines harvesting acres of crops while conveyors load grain into silos.
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Contemporary-style houses and condos
The neighborhood was developed from the early 1990s through the early 2000s, and well-manicured lawns have enough space for above-ground pools and patios. Streetlights illuminate the sidewalks, and train tracks run past the neighborhood’s west side. However, Realtor Mike Purcell, who sells property in the neighborhood with Friedrich Realty, says that few trains run on the tracks. “The homes are priced for young families trying to buy their first home or even trying to get a bigger home,” he says. New Traditional ranch and contemporary styles, many with attached garages, range in price from $290,000 to $435,000. On Bloomington Heights’ north end, early 2000s townhouses with garages and condos are priced from $250,000 to $370,000.
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Shopping and dining at North Grand Mall
North Grand Mall is less than 2 miles from Bloomington Heights and has a JCPenney, a vintage clothing store called Ragstock and a women’s clothing store called Daily Thread. Its restaurants include Clayton Farms Salads, where the fresh produce is grown within 15 feet of the kitchen, and B-Bop’s, a 1950s-themed fast-food chain. The mall also has a movie theater. Just west of Bloomington Heights, Burgie’s Coffee has a clean, wood-furnished interior that doubles as a quiet workspace and a spot to munch on hearty sandwiches and pastries. Down the street, folks shop for groceries at Fareway.
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A playground at Lloyd Kurtz Park and fishing at Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Lloyd Kurtz Park is a neighborhood park with a playground, picnic shelter and an open field where children can play sports. The sidewalk along Harrison Road extends to Ada Hayden Heritage Park and Charles & June Calhoun Park on the neighborhood’s northeast corner. The parks have covered shelters, grills, a paved bike path and two lakes where visitors can launch kayaks and fish.
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College football at Jack Trice Stadium and concerts at Ames City Auditorium
Several attractions are nearby. College football fans tailgate outside Jack Trice Stadium before the Iowa State Cyclones take on other Big 12 Conference teams. Local and traveling musicians perform concerts at the Ames City Auditorium and Durham Bandshell.
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Community building at Stonebrook Community Church
Stonebrook Community Church is on the neighborhood’s south end. The congregation's children participate in Vacation Bible School summer camp, and seniors meet for coffee and Bible studies. The church also hosts ice cream socials.
Speech and art clubs at Ames High School
About 2 miles south of the neighborhood, Fellows Elementary has an A Niche rating. Ames Middle School, about 5 miles south of Bloomington Heights, has a B Niche rating. Ames High School, about two blocks from the elementary school, has an A-minus Niche rating and a 97% graduation rate. Its students participate in Future Farmers of America, speech and art clubs. Ames is home to Iowa State University, which has about 25,300 undergraduate and 4,200 postgraduate students.
Getting around Ames
Public bus stops line Bloomington Road, on the neighborhood’s south end. Downtown Ames is less than 4 miles southeast of the neighborhood via Bloomington Road and Duff Avenue. Mary Greeley Medical Center is less than 10 miles away. The Ames Municipal Airport is a little over 6 miles away.
Bloomington Heights has a 1/10 CAP Index crime score, compared to a 4/10 national average.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Lloyd Kurtz Park
Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Charles & June Calhoun Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bloomington Heights
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bloomington Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bloomington Heights, Ames sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bloomington Heights, Ames over the last 12 months is $325,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This great 2-story home is nestled in a North Ames neighborhood just off of Bloomington Rd and within the Gilbert School District. Featuring 3 bedrooms plus a 4th non-conforming bedroom in the finished basement, and 3 bathrooms, this home offers flexibility and space for your lifestyle.Step inside to find a functional floor plan with spacious living areas, a cozy kitchen, and room to grow. The
This great 2-story home is nestled in a North Ames neighborhood just off of Bloomington Rd and within the Gilbert School District. Featuring 3 bedrooms plus a 4th non-conforming bedroom in the finished basement, and 3 bathrooms, this home offers flexibility and space for your lifestyle.Step inside to find a functional floor plan with spacious living areas, a cozy kitchen, and room to grow. The
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Kris Barrientos,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,647
Median Age
42
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$113,636
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$112,448
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
67%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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