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A small, accessible enclave within Clive
With Walnut Creek serenely flowing by, Indian Hills is a residential community with well-maintained homes, outstanding schools and convenient access to area shops and restaurants. “This is a little neighborhood inside the city of Clive,” says Jarod Snover, a local real estate agent who has been servicing the greater Des Moines area at Iowa Realty Mills Crossing. “It is centrally located to the greater Des Moines metro area with easy access to everything, and yet it still maintains a small-town feel.”
Indian Hills is bordered by Walnut Creek on the north, which is also a popular hiking spot.
Quiet neighborhood streets are plentiful in Indian Hills
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A scenic community in Clive
A quintessential neighborhood with well-maintained homes, tree-lined streets and neatly trimmed lawns, Indian Hills paints a picture of the idyllic suburban lifestyle. “This was one of the first desirable suburbs that took off in the late 1970s and the early 1980s, and the area has retained its charm and character and its community feel,” adds Snover. While many homes are built in two-story Colonial Revival, raised ranch or ranch-style architecture, one will occasionally find a property decorated with moonstone or a more contemporary façade. Most properties are about 1,500 to 2,000 square feet and fall in the price range of $300,000 to $450,000; there are a handful of homes slightly over 3,000 square feet that run closer to $500,000.
Colonial Revival homes are a popular style in Indian Hills.
Two-story homes make up the majority of housing in Indian Hills
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West Des Moines Community Schools
Young scholars may begin schooling at Crossroads Park Elementary, which has an A-minus Niche rating. Students can then continue to attend Indian Hills Junior High, which is ranked B-plus by Niche. Valley High School provides more than 190 courses and is ranked by Niche as the fourth-best public high school in Iowa with an overall A Niche score.
Crossroads Park Elementary School serves students in grades K-6.
Indian Hills Junior High School is the only school within the neighborhood boundaries
Valley High School is a public high school located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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Clive Parks and Recreation
Greenbelt Park has wide open green spaces, access to walking trails and an onsite playground and softball fields. The nearby Clive Aquatic Center is known for its expansive outdoor swimming options and recreational programs. Additional pocket parks such as Karp Park, Rio Valley Park and Walnut Ridge Park are scattered throughout the neighborhood, offering verdant grounds, a play area and sports facilities. The Clive Greenbelt Trail has 11 miles of paved nature trails, where residents can escape the city and enjoy nature. Neighboring parks include Campbell Recreation Area in Clive and Greenwood Park, which provides additional options. Des Moines Golf and Country Club, which is about 5 miles to the west, has two 18-hole golf courses, tennis courts and swimming pools.
Clive Aquatic Center is within minutes of Indian Hills.
Access to the miles of Greenbelt Trail is easy from Indian Hills.
Bikers can access trails connecting the entire Des Moines metro from Greenbelt Trail.
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Shopping and dining on University Avenue
Fareway Grocery, Target, The Home Depot and Valley West Mall are all located along University Avenue, meeting all kinds of shopping needs right in the neighborhood. Local restaurants include Mi Mexico Restaurant, a casual cantina, and Baker’s Square, which is a family restaurant with casual food and signature baked pies. About 6 miles to the east, Merle Hay Mall has additional department stores, a movie theater and a bowling alley for outings with family and friends.
Fareway is known for their meat department and always-low prices.
Target in conveniently located for home goods, groceries and many other things.
Valley West Mall contains department stores, specialty shops, and restaurants.
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Festivals in nearby Des Moines
The annual Clive Festival takes place at the Clive Aquatic Center with fireworks, live music and a running contest each July. The Iowa State Fair is an 11-day celebration of the state’s heritage with carnival rides, live shows and performances as well as food from over 90 vendors. Art enthusiasts can attend the annual Des Moines Arts Festival in June, which exhibits artwork from almost 200 local and international artists. Additional highlighted events include the World Food and Music Festival and the 80/35 Music Festival.
Navigating into downtown Des Moines
Residents can take the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) to access the city of Des Moines. Medical centers such as MercyOne Medical Center at West Des Moines and UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital are right by the neighborhood. For travels outside the state, Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 are close by for commuting into Chicago and Minneapolis, respectively. The Des Moines International Airport is about 12 miles away by Fort Des Moines.
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Parks in this Area
Swanson Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Karp Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Greenbelt Park
Trails
Playground
Hiking
Clive Greenbelt Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Walnut Ridge Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Rio Valley Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
Transit
Airport
Des Moines International
19 min drive
Bus
NW 100th St & Clark St, Clv
Bus
NW 100th St & Lincoln Ave, Clv
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Indian Hills
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Indian Hills, Clive sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Indian Hills, Clive over the last 12 months is $480,962, down 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Updated and well cared for ranch home in the heart of Clive. Just minutes from the Greenbelt Trail, and central to many stores and restaurants. Walk in to the tons of square footage on the main level of this home. There are two living areas on opposite sides of the home. Gorgeous updated kitchen with eat-in space along with designated dining space. Three large bedrooms and a master bedroom with a
Welcome to this charming ranch-style home at 1400 NW 98th St in Clive! Offering 1,564 sq. ft. on the main level and an equally spacious lower level, this home provides ample room to spread out. Nestled on a generous 0.421-acre lot, the fully fenced backyard is perfect for privacy, pets, or entertaining. Enjoy relaxing on the spacious back deck overlooking mature trees. The attached two-car garage
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,097
Median Age
45
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$111,315
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,542
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
58.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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