$341,582Average Value$202Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
In between a shopping center and green spaces
Northeast Ames is between a shopping center and a 25-acre park, about 2 miles from downtown, where people go for summertime art walks and the annual holiday parade. “It’s a quiet part of town with easy access to I-35 and pretty much anything else you’d need,” says Realtor Steve Bock, who sells homes in the neighborhood with RE/MAX. “There’s quality education and a low cost of living, so it’s a great place to raise a family or retire to.” Most of the neighborhood’s midcentury homes are priced below the city’s median, so it’s an attractive place for first-time buyers. It's also close to Mary Greeley Medical Center, which is a mile south of the neighborhood.
Northeast Ames.
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Midcentury single-family homes
“Everything is developed, so it hardly ever changes,” Bock says. The median single-family home price is roughly $325,000, and prices range from $230,000 to $370,000. Almost all the houses are midcentury ranch styles with brick or wooden exteriors. On the neighborhood’s southwest corner, there are two apartment buildings. Mature trees shade most of the neighborhood. Unlike many of Ames’ neighborhoods, almost none of the homes are threatened by flooding.
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The highly rated Ames High School
“Ames has quality educators,” Bock says. “A lot of people major in education at the University of Iowa and move on to teach at the local school district.” Meeker Elementary is several blocks south of the neighborhood. The streets are lined with sidewalks, so some children walk to school. Children move on to Ames Middle, which is 6 miles southwest. Both have B Niche ratings. Ames High School is less than 2 miles southwest of the neighborhood and has an A-minus Niche rating. The city’s top employer is Iowa State University, which has 25,300 undergraduate and 4,200 postgraduate students.
Ames Middle School helps Homewood students grow academically and socially.
Ames High School offers Homewood students endless opportunities to excel.
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Getting outdoors at Inis Grove Park
The neighborhood borders Inis Grove Park, which has basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic pavilions, grills and a playground. The park connects to the paved Skunk River Trail, which runs along the river for 33 miles and connects to several of Ames’ parks. The nearby Homewood Municipal Golf Course is open to the public. Less than 2 miles away, Bandshell Park highlights local bands with weekly outdoor summer concerts on its lawn.
Inis Grove Park’s playground is a favorite for Homewood families with young kids.
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Shopping and dining at North Grand Mall
On the neighborhood’s west side, North Grand Mall has big-box retailers like Walmart, Kohl’s, JCPenney and Harbor Freight. The mall’s restaurants include a Starbucks, Clayton Farms Salads, B-Bop’s for burgers and Pho & Tea, a Vietnamese restaurant. There’s also a movie theater.
Homewood locals enjoy shopping for every occasion at North Grand Mall.
Meeker North residents can enjoy delicious pho at the nearby Pho and Tea.
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NCAA Division I sports teams at Iowa State
Iowa State sporting events are a major source of entertainment. The football team plays other Big 12 Conference teams at Jack Trice Stadium, which holds 60,000 fans. The men’s and women’s basketball teams play at Hilton Coliseum, which fills with over 14,000 fans.
Cyclones fans in Homewood love the energy at nearby Hilton Coliseum.
Iowa State mascot Cy welcomes Northeast Ames residents to Jack Trice Stadium on gameday.
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Getting around Ames and commuting to Des Moines
Duff Avenue takes residents 2 miles south to downtown. Ames’ public bus service, CyRide, operates stops on Duff and Grand avenues. Interstate 35 takes commuters roughly 36 miles south to Des Moines, which is also home to the closest international airport.
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Parks in this Area
Duff Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northeast Ames
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Ames, Ames sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Northeast Ames, Ames over the last 12 months is $348,714, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to cost-effective and spacious living in North Ames. Our 2BR, 1BA apartments boast 808 sqft of comfort, featuring on-site laundry for added convenience.Utilities: Residents are only pay for electricity (Ames Municipal utilities) and Internet. Provided utilities include water & sewer, garbage, lawn care, and snow removal. Essential Shopping and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
625
Median Age
44
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,643
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,818
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
60.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
85/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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