Curving north of Kanesville Boulevard on the east side of Council Bluffs, McKenzie Avenue is closer to the city’s edge than its center. The surrounding neighborhood is mainly residential, with densely wooded areas that give it a secluded feel. However, access to a primary thoroughfare allows residents to get back to the action in a snap. “It’s pretty convenient to just jump on Kanesville Boulevard, which either takes you downtown or out to Interstate 80 on the east side,” says Lynn Leaders, a Realtor with Heartland Properties who’s been selling homes in the area for 30 years. “But that area’s nice because it’s established, there are some older homes. It’s not like a subdivision where everything was bulldozed, and you’re waiting on all the trees to grow.”
Most McKenzie Avenue housing styles vary, with an emphasis on raised ranch-style and split-level homes.
McKenzie Avenue is located near several small shopping centers.
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A blend of established homes and contemporary builds
Although the neighborhood is well-established, new townhomes and contemporary single-family homes have cropped up on the side streets. Among the older builds — most dating from the 1960s to the ’90s — housing styles vary, with an emphasis on raised ranch-style and split-level homes with attached garages. Most streets are bordered by paved sidewalks, convenient for dog-walking or daily strolls. Housing inventory is low, and when homes go on the market, they’re generally snapped up within 10 days. Recently, raised ranch-style and contemporary homes sold for $300,000 to $400,000.
Most McKenzie Avenue streets are bordered by paved sidewalks, convenient for dog-walking or daily strolls.
Most McKenzie Avenue homes have an attached garage.
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Bomgaars, Fareway and Casey’s General Store
Across Kanesville Boulevard on the southern edge of the neighborhood, shoppers find Bomgaars department store, Dollar General and a handful of shops and salons. Sugar’s Lounge & Diner serves breakfast in the morning and transforms into a lounge at night, with live music and a kicking dance floor. Nearby, drivers fuel up at Casey’s General Store, which is open 24 hours a day. The neighborhood is also home to Fareway Meat and Grocery, part of a popular regional chain. “That’s a local chain known for its meat department, and their stores are smaller, so it’s convenient to get in and out,” Leaders says.
Bomgaars has what you need for your outdoor yard projects near McKenzie Avenue.
McKenzie Avenue is just minutes from downtown Council Bluffs.
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A 2-mile drive to the Historic 100 Block
Bus routes on Omaha’s Metro Transit system provide service to Council Bluffs, but the closest stops to McKenzie Avenue are too far away to be practical. Residents rely on cars for the 2-mile drive to the restaurants and nightlife on the Historic 100 Block and the Bayliss Park business district. Downtown Omaha is about 7 miles away, and it’s a 10-mile drive to Eppley Airfield, which offers nonstop flights to over 30 U.S. destinations. The nearest medical center is CHI Health Mercy, about a mile and a half away along East Kanesville Boulevard. The I-80 turnoff is less than 2 miles east, making it easy for travelers to get around the greater Omaha area.
College View is an International Baccalaureate school
Students start at College View Elementary, which receives a C-plus from Niche. In 2013, the elementary school became the first authorized International Baccalaureate school in Southwest Iowa, offering an inquiry-based approach to learning. Gerald W. Kirn Middle School receives a C from Niche, and Abraham Lincoln High School is rated C-plus. All three schools are within a short drive.
College View Elementary School serves The East End and surrounding areas.
Abraham Lincoln High School is a large and diverse high school in a modern campus.
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Close to biking and hiking at Lewis and Clark Park
Although the area has plenty of dense tree growth, there are no parks in the neighborhood. The closest option is Big Lake Park, about 2 miles away, where walking trails encircle a natural lake stocked with rainbow trout. Less than a mile beyond that, Lewis and Clark Park is threaded with trails for mountain biking or exploring on foot.
Lewis and Clark Park overlooks Council Bluffs and Omaha.
Lewis and Clark Park offers hiking and mountain biking trails.
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Environmental concerns in McKenzie Avenue
Winters in Council Bluffs are cold and snowy, with frequent ice storms. Spring weather brings a risk of tornado activity, prompting residents to purchase insurance policies that include wind and storm damage.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
836
Median Age
37
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,353
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,897
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.3%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12%
% Population in Labor Force
61.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
16/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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