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Accessible living in Polk County
Avon Lake is an unincorporated Polk County community that is within comfortable proximity to downtown Des Moines. The heart of the neighborhood is a small residential setting around two area lakes, with rural homes, expansive fields and commercial agricultural facilities occupying the rest of the landscape. This laid-back community relies on commuting into the neighboring city, Carlisle, for access to outdoor recreation grounds, grocery stores, restaurants and schools. “Avon Lake is a really quiet and small neighborhood, and most of it is mainly industrial,” says Jenn Ho Goh, Realtor at Realty ONE Group Impact servicing the greater Des Moines metropolitan area. “The upside is Avon Lake’s residents can attend Carlisle’s small schools, which have a smaller teacher-to-student ratio.”
Avon Lake is a small rural community built around the namesake Avon Lake just north of Carlisle.
Avon Lake is just a few minute drive from Carlisle, which provides the amenities available.
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Modest residential homes in Avon Lake
Avon Lake offers modest residential properties surrounding the lakes. Single-story cottages, ranch-style homes and bungalows with front porches are typically between 700 to 1,200 square feet. These houses were built mostly in the 1950s and are priced around $150,000. Slightly larger bi-level homes and properties with multi-acre lots may go for about $250,000. Most area homes have detached garages and wired fencing, and not all yards are well-maintained. Farther out, homes are sparsely situated, and one might see several classic farmhouses along rural roads.
Avon Lake features classic home styles like Cape Cods in a rural setting.
Brand new homes can be found on the north side of Carlisle.
Large front porches encourage outdoor time and getting to know neighbors.
Several homes along 1st St in Carlisle are well over 100 years old.
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Outdoor opportunities in Carlisle
Nearby, Carlisle’s city park, North Park, offers a playground, a baseball field, an onsite dog park for playtime with pets and open space for strolls and community events. Also located in Carlisle, the small Water Tower Park has an additional playground and a covered pavilion. Scotch Ridge Nature Park serves as the trailhead for the 3.3-mile-long Carlisle Nature Trail, and one can also see five different native ecosystems that were left as an imprint of the glaciers' retreat from 10,000 years ago. The city’s aquatic center has a heated swimming pool, water slides and a snack bar for residents to enjoy in the summer. Carlisle Soccer Complex, which is run by the non-profit organization The Carlisle Soccer Club, Inc., offers training and support for minor league and youth soccer. Anglers may explore the Des Moines River for good fishing spots.
A large modern playground will entertain local children for hours near Avon Lake.
The nearby Carlisle Soccer Complex features several soccer fields for Avon Lake locals.
Carlisle North Municipal Park is an expansive park near Avon Lake.
North Park's dog park offers two fenced-in areas for dogs to run free.
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Carlisle Community Schools
Students in Avon Lake are zoned for the Carlisle Community School District. This small-town district has above-average state test score ratings, smaller-than-average class sizes and a strong class 3-A athletics department. Schooling begins at Carlisle Elementary, which serves prekindergarten through third grade students and rates a C-plus from Niche. Hartford Upper Elementary scores a B-plus and Carlisle Middle School has a B-minus. Carlisle High School was noted by the Iowa Department of Education as “high-performing” and is rated C-plus by Niche.
Carlisle Elementary School is a popular choice among students and teachers alike in Avon Lake.
Carlisle Middle School has a welcoming front entrance to start the students' day off right.
Nearby Carlisle High School takes great pride in supporting their students as they grow.
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Community celebrations in Carlisle and Des Moines
Carlisle’s city council hosts several holiday events for its residents, including a summer kick-off party with a bike rodeo, a PumpkinFest and trick-or-treating activities for Halloween. The Festival of Tiny Trees and Holiday Craft Show celebrate the winter holidays with food, music and craft sales. Locals can also head to downtown Des Moines for the annual Iowa State Fair and the World Food and Music Festival. Blank Park Zoo and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden are some of the attractions in Des Moines.
Navigating into Des Moines and beyond
“Avon Lake is two minutes away from the 65 highways, so the town has easy access to the whole of Des Moines’ greater metro area,” Goh says. Downtown Des Moines and the Des Moines International Airport are less than 10 miles away from Avon Lake, which can be easily accessed via either Army Post Road or U.S. Route 65. MercyOne Carlisle Family Medicine is located within the neighborhood, and UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital is about 10 miles northwest in downtown Des Moines. Interstate 35 leads into Kansas City to the south, and Minneapolis to the north.
Eateries in Carlisle
Carlisle is home to Fareway for grocery shopping and a few restaurants. Enjoy a night out at Coco & Nini’s for fettuccine alfredo and other Italian classics. La Villa Mexican Restaurant is another popular Carlisle spot, with chips and salsa and margaritas being the local favorites. Residents can also take advantage of the community’s proximity to Des Moines and explore the popular food scene in the metropolis. The nearest Walmart is also located in Des Moines, which is about 6 miles to the west via Army Post Road.
Fiss' is a local institution for sandwiches and ice cream.
Coco & Nini's is a downtown Carlisle hot spot for old-school Italian cuisine.
Carlisle & Avon Lake residents can shop for groceries at Fareway.
La Villa is the favorite local Mexican restaurant in Carlisle.
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Parks in this Area
South Lindhardt Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Easter Lake Park
Boating
Fishing
Picnic Area
Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
Summerset State Park
Carlisle North Municipal Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Water Tower Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Des Moines International
21 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Avon Lake
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Avon Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Avon Lake, Carlisle sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Avon Lake, Carlisle over the last 12 months is $273,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to this delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bath home, perfect for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize! Enjoy the convenience of first-floor laundry, with the option to relocate it back to the basement to expand closet space in the smaller bedroom. Livingroom has cottage charm with custom wainscoting. Situated on a spacious corner lot, this home is just steps away from Carlisle North Park,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,654
Median Age
38
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,166
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,388
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
27.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
77.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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