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Northridge Heights

Northridge Heights

Suburban Neighborhood in Ames, Iowa

Story County 50010
$502,486 Average Value
$335 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Northridge Heights is a suburb on the north end of Ames

Northridge Heights is one of Ames' more sought-after neighborhoods for its newer homes and distance from the hustle and bustle that forms around Iowa State University. However, residents still maintain access to all the city's best amenities, including trendy dining options, well-maintained public green spaces and NCAA Division I athletic events at the university. "It's a quality neighborhood, and it's a very active place," says Realtor Paul Livingston, who lived in the area for six years and now sells homes there with Hunziker & Associates. "People are always out walking pets and riding bikes." There is a good mix of townhouses and single-family homes complimented by a highly rated school district.

Contemporary-style homes and townhouses from the early 2000s

The median single-family home price is roughly $490,000, above the Ames and national medians. The neighborhood is almost entirely made up of early-2000s Contemporary-style homes priced from $400,000 to $770,000. On the neighborhood's south end, townhouses are priced from $300,000 to $520,000. Trains run along the neighborhood's east side, but only about two trains pass through a day. "It was never a big noise issue while I was living there," Livingston says.

Schools within the highly rated Ames Community School District

Most of the neighborhood's children begin their educations at Fellows Elementary, which has an A rating from Niche. Kids move on to the B-rated Ames Middle and, from there, attend the A-minus-rated Ames High, which is based in a $137 million building that opened in 2022. All three schools have math and reading proficiencies above state and national averages.

A central green space in Northridge Heights

In the center of the neighborhood, there is a park with a full-length basketball court, grills, covered shelters and a playground. There are also several ponds throughout. Residents can bike along paved paths to Moore Memorial Park, which has basketball courts, picnic tables and covered shelters.

Residents enjoy restaurants in Somerset Village

Shopping and dining options are on the neighborhood's southeast corner. The locally owned Burgie's Coffee is where patrons enjoy artisanal coffee and all-day breakfast options. There is also a Fareway grocery store. Less than five minutes south of the neighborhood, Somerset Village has a cluster of restaurants, including a chic Japanese restaurant called Wasabi and a Mexican restaurant called El Azteca.

Entertainment is a draw at Iowa State University

Iowa State University, which is about 10 minutes south of the neighborhood, is the city's primary source of entertainment. Jack Trice Stadium fills with over 60,000 fans for Big 12 football games, and Hilton Coliseum can hold around 14,300 fans for its men's and women's basketball games. Also on campus, Stephens Auditorium hosts touring ballets, musicians and comedians.

Getting around Ames

Mary Greeley Medical Center is about 10 minutes southeast of Northridge Heights via Bloomington Road and Duff Avenue. Public bus stops along Bloomington Road connect residents to the rest of Ames. Des Moines International Airport is less than an hour south of Ames via Interstate 35.

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Northridge Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$453,074
Median Sale Price
$394,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$491,675
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$732,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$335

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
338
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
2014
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,856
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,535
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,412
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,518
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196

Open Houses

  • Friday, Aug 8
    4:30 - 6pm

    3122 Beckley St, Ames, IA 50010

    $475,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,087 Sq Ft
    • 3122 Beckley St
    • New 25 days ago

    Nestled in the desirable Northridge Heights neighborhood of North Ames and located within the award-winning Gilbert School District, this spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers over 2,700 square feet of beautifully finished living space. The heart of the home is a large, chef-friendly kitchen featuring stunning granite countertops, updated stainless steel appliances, a stainless steel hood

    Gale Gehling Keller Williams Ames

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
1,593
Median Age
43
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$123,499
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,679

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
71.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.1%

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

28 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Northridge Heights
Paul Livingston
Hunziker & Associates, Inc.
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