How Bondurant blends small‑town charm with metro‑area growth
The small city of Bondurant is known for its prime suburban location and charming local atmosphere. It is growing alongside the entire Des Moines metro area, but it’s really begun to come into its own within the last few years. Many people move to the area to get some distance from the city, while still living close enough to Downtown Des Moines to commute. Bondurant has its own small, walkable downtown with some local shops and restaurants.
The area still maintains its classic small town downtown.
Many of the homes here were built in the past twenty years.
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Why Bondurant appeals to buyers choosing small towns over big cities
“Bondurant still has that small-town feel to it, and it’s very attractive to people looking to be close to the action of Des Moines but want a quieter place to call home,” says Lacie Sibley, a real estate agent with Iowa Realty who has eight years of experience in the area. Residential areas of Bondurant have single-family homes in planned developments, many of which were constructed in the past decade as the city’s population increased. Ranch-style homes and split levels are common in the community and often have stone foundations, vinyl exteriors, paved driveways and attached garages.
Around half of the recently sold homes in Bondurant were built after 2020. “The whole metro is expanding, so a lot of people don’t want to be part of a bigger city, so now they’re going into these small neighboring communities like Polk City and Bondurant,” says Shonna Murrey, a broker associate and area leader for Epique Realty and the team leader for The Murrey Group.
Homes here come in all shapes and sizes.
Multi-story homes are perfect for large families.
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Bondurant home costs compare to Des Moines and Altoona
Housing prices in Bondurant range from the high $100,000s to the high $600,000s. The median sale price is in the low $300,000s, which is slightly lower than Altoona ’s median in the mid-$300,000s, but higher than Des Moines ’ median in the low $200,000s. Properties often have a little under a quarter of an acre of land. Homes stay on the market for an average of 82 days, higher than the national average of 53 days. There are also some townhouses in the area, and those typically start in the low $100,000s and go up to the low $300,000s.
What families should know about Bondurant–Farrar schools
Bondurant–Farrar Community School District has two elementary schools, one for kindergarten through second grade, and one for second through fourth grade. Students can go to the intermediate school for fifth and sixth grades, then the junior high for seventh and eighth grades. Bondurant-Farrar High School students can take college courses through Des Moines Area Community College and earn an associate's degree while still in high school. The district has over 2,750 students and says it’s projected to grow over the next several years. Families can enroll their children in other districts within the state if there is space available, per Iowa law.
Welcome to Morris Elementary School.
Bondurant-Farrar High School has a well rounded curriculum.
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How Bondurant connects to downtown and nearby cities by bus or car
The commute to Downtown Des Moines takes around 15 miles on Interstates 80 and 235. Bondurant operates two Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority bus routes that connect to downtown Des Moines and the nearby cities of Ankeny and Altoona. Most areas have sidewalks, and some residents live close enough to restaurants and parks to walk to them. “They don’t have all the businesses and restaurants that Polk City has,” Murrey says. “But, last year, they had quite a bit of growth as well.” Bondurant does have an Amazon Fulfillment Center and an Amazon Sortation Center for nearby jobs.
The city is connected to the rest of Des Moines by the DART bus system.
Bondurant is a quiet exurb on Des Moines' east side.
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What Bondurant offers for nature lovers, shoppers and diners
In addition to Bondurant City Park, the community is home to a number of small local parks with lots to offer. Sibley says Lake Petocka is a popular outdoor spot where residents can visit the dog park, go fishing and walk along a trail circling the lake. Just northeast of the lake is the Bondurant Recreational Sports Complex, which features multiple baseball and soccer fields. “Many of these outdoor spaces are accessible from the Chichaqua Valley Trail that extends more than 30 miles and travels to Des Moines and beyond,” says Angela Mckenzie, a real estate agent with RE/MAX and Bondurant local.
The city also offers some shopping and dining options. "Residents can head to the local Brick Street Market & Café for groceries, enjoy lunch at the Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company, grab dessert at Home Slice Handmade Pies, do some shopping at the Little House on Main boutique and then make it home in time to throw dinner together and spend the evening on the porch with neighbors,” Sibley says.
Lake Petocka features excellent fishing and beautiful walking trails.
Bondurant City Park Playground is fun all year-round.
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