$530,075Average Value$160Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Onion Creek is a rural suburb 10 minutes from Iowa State University
Just outside of Ames, Onion Creek offers spacious lots and rural scenery. “People here love gardening and keeping animals like horses and goats,” says Realtor Paul Livingston, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Hunziker & Associates. Iowa State University’s lecture halls, arenas and performance halls are all within 10 minutes. Families can benefit from the amenities of a college campus while still enjoying the peace and quiet of the suburbs. Although Onion Creek technically falls outside of Ames, the city’s highly rated public school district operates the community's schools. The neighborhood draws commuters with growing families. The CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, compared to a national average of 4 out of 10.
Onion Creek residents can enjoy some Cyclone Pride on gameday at Jack Trice Stadium.
The majority of Onion Creek is idyllic farmland with small homesteads throughout.
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Onion Creek's homes are older ranch styles and new Contemporary styles
Home prices range from roughly $300,000 to $825,000, depending on size, age and style. The average home value is around $550,000. “Thanks to the wide disparity in home prices, there are options for a broad swath of homebuyers from first-time buyers to folks who are looking for a large new build,” Livingston says. The home styles are eclectic, with properties built from the early 20th century until today. There is a mix of ranch-style houses, lodge styles, New Traditional styles and Contemporary styles. Many of the lots are less than an acre, but homebuyers can also find lots that are up to five acres.
Several classic ranch homes can be found at the center of massive acreages in Onion Creek.
Onion Creek features large, sprawling homes on even larger acrages.
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Students attend the highly rated Ames Community School District
Children begin their educations at Sawyer Elementary, which has a B Niche rating, before attending Ames Middle School, which also has a B. Ames High School has an A-minus grade. All three schools have math and reading proficiencies above state and national averages.
Onion Creek students begin their educations at Sawyer Elementary School.
Ames Middle School educates Onion Creek's intermediate students.
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Dining in Ames includes sushi and farm-to-table meals
Residents shop and dine in Ames. Stange Road is lined with several restaurants, including a chic sushi spot called Wasabi and a farm-to-table boutique bar called The Café. Residents purchase groceries at Fareway. North Grand Mall is home to several retailers like Kohl’s and JCPenney.
Onion Creek residents can grab a plate of sushi at nearby Wasabi.
Onion Creek locals enjoy shopping for every occasion at North Grand Mall.
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Green space, a golf club and community art near Onion Creek
Ada Hayden Heritage Park has a fishing lake, hiking trails and wetlands for bird watching. Some families buy memberships at Ames Golf & Country Club, which has an 18-hole course, a clubhouse, a pool and tennis courts. Located south of the neighborhood, Reliable Street is a former feed mill that was converted into a community art space. The space holds poetry readings, live musical performances and visual art displays. It also has gardening space and a café known for its crepes.
Ada Hayden Heritage Park, its lake, and miles of trail are just minutes from Onion Creek.
The beautiful Ames Country Club is right in Onion Creek's backyard.
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Residents enjoy college sports and concerts at Iowa State University
About 10 minutes away, 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 over 60,000 fans. Musicians like Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones have also performed at the venue. The men’s and women’s basketball teams play at Hilton Coliseum, which fills with over 14,000 fans.
Onion Creek is an Ames neighborhood through and through, and that comes with Iowa State pride.
Onion Creek residents are firm believers in Hilton Magic, as they file into Hilton Coliseum.
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Commuters travel about 40 miles south to Des Moines
CyRide public buses stop regularly along Ontario Street on their way into the city. Commuters can also take Interstate 35 about 40 miles south to Des Moines, which has the nearest international airport. Mary Greeley Medical Center is located in Ames.
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Parks in this Area
Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Onion Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Onion Creek, Ames sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Onion Creek, Ames over the last 12 months is $103,000.
Discover a rare opportunity to own nearly an acre of tranquil, wooded land, right within the City of Ames. This generous 37,117 sq. ft. lot offers the perfect canvas for your custom home, surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty (A small home previously occupied the site and has since been removed) offering a fresh start for your vision. Stop by, walk the lot, and imagine your future
If you've been dreaming of a home where nature surrounds you - where the rustling of trees and birdsong greet your mornings- without sacrificing proximity to in-town conveniences, this is your opportunity. Tucked into 3 serene acres in the highly sought-after Gilbert School District, this expansive 5BR, 5 bath home offers nearly 4000 sq. feet of thoughtfully designed living space. The main level
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
232
Median Age
43
Population under 18
29.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,091
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$141,406
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
87.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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