$502,486Average Value$335Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes 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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Parks in this Area
Northridge Heights Park
Northridge Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northridge Heights, Ames sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northridge Heights, Ames over the last 12 months is $394,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
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
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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