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Roberts Park

Roberts Park

Neighborhood in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Pottawattamie County 51501

$194,825 Average Value
$165 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Access to I-29 and riverside bike trail in Roberts Park

On the west side of Council Bluffs, Roberts Park forms the heart of the neighborhood that shares its name. A pocket of residential streets surrounds the green space, moments away from Interstate 29 and the Iowa-Nebraska border. “It’s a convenient location because you’ve got access to I-29, and if you go underneath the interstate, you can jump right on the bike trail there,” says Lynn Leaders, Realtor with Heartland Properties. “So you have access to the trails, downtown Omaha, all that good stuff.”
West Broadway Trial spans across Council Bluffs and connects Roberts Park residents across neighborhoods.
West Broadway Trial spans across Council Bluffs and connects Roberts Park residents across neighborhoods.
Roberts Park is located near many shopping centers on West Broadway.
Roberts Park is located near many shopping centers on West Broadway.
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Homes packed tightly together on level streets

The residential streets surrounding the park are laid out in a grid, with shotgun- and ranch-style homes packed tightly together. Lots typically measure under a quarter acre, with detached garages and patches of lawn among the mature trees and narrow sidewalks. Unlike the hilly neighborhoods on the eastern side of the railroad tracks, this part of Council Bluffs features level streets, making it easy to get around on foot. Home sales are infrequent, and properties usually sell within two weeks. Modest-sized shotgun-style homes recently sold for $175,000 to $250,000.
Many Roberts Park homes have a front porch and a small front yard.
Many Roberts Park homes have a front porch and a small front yard.
Most homes in Roberts Park have a detached garage.
Most homes in Roberts Park have a detached garage.
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Centrally located park and the Iowa Riverfront Trail

Set back from North 25th Street behind rows of evergreen trees, Roberts Park is the neighborhood’s central feature. A whimsical sculpture bearing the park’s name was designed by local artist Albert Paley as part of the city’s Art-in-the-Park initiative. Picnic tables and grills gather in the shade near the playground and sports fields. Also nearby, Pirate Cove Water Park is a popular hangout with a huge pool, waterslides and play areas. Hikers and cyclists can hop on the Iowa Riverfront Trail from an access point near the I-29 overpass. The 7-mile trail follows the path of the Missouri River through Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park and alongside the Blackbird Marsh County Preserve.
Roberts Park residents enjoy long walks around Big Lake Park that connects to the Iowa Riverfront Trail.
Roberts Park residents enjoy long walks around Big Lake Park that connects to the Iowa Riverfront Trail.
Roberts Park is centrally located in The West End neighborhood of Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Roberts Park is centrally located in The West End neighborhood of Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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A short walk to Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Roosevelt Elementary School is a short drive from Roberts Park, but students in grades 6 through 8 can walk to Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Thomas Jefferson High School, a short drive away, offers a range of extracurricular activities, from bowling to wrestling to robotics. All three schools receive a Niche grade of C.
Welcome to Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Council Bluffs, IA.
Welcome to Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Council Bluffs, IA.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School serves students from 6th through 8th grade.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School serves students from 6th through 8th grade.
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Churches offer a variety of youth programs

The community is home to several churches. Crossroads Church has a children’s ministry and youth group, and New Life Fellowship hosts events for all age groups, from schoolkids to seniors. Families who attend Open Door Baptist Church can head to Silver State Baptist Youth Camp in Colorado for two weeks every June.

Plane noise from an airport across the river

Roberts Park is about 2 miles from Council Bluffs’ business district and the dining and nightlife hub known as the Historic 100 Block. The closest hospital, CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, is a little more than 2 miles away. I-29 sweeps along the neighborhood's northern edge, leading about 4 miles west to Omaha. Residents have a 6-mile drive to Omaha's Eppley Airfield, but the airport is right across the Missouri River, within a mile of some homes. “People who live there just get used to it because the planes are taking off and landing over you all the time. It’s that way with the whole west end of Council Bluffs,” Leaders says.

Chain restaurants and Hy-Vee on West Broadway

Fried catfish, carp and walleye are the specialties at Mo Fish, a casual seafood joint near I-29. Around the corner is Andrew’s Lounge, a neighborhood bar that doubles as a gas station. Chain restaurants like Starbucks and Raising Cane’s line up along West Broadway near the Hy-Vee supermarket, about a half-mile away. Walmart Supercenter is on Nash Boulevard, about a mile northeast of the neighborhood.
Savor handcrafted dishes made with care at Mo Fish near Roberts Park.
Savor handcrafted dishes made with care at Mo Fish near Roberts Park.
Roberts Park will find fresh produce and essentials nearby at Hy-Vee.
Roberts Park will find fresh produce and essentials nearby at Hy-Vee.
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Tornado risk in the Omaha metro area

The Omaha metro area is prone to tornadoes. In late April 2024, an outbreak occurred across Nebraska and Iowa, resulting in injuries and property damage. Potential homebuyers should prepare for frequent storm warnings and make sure their homeowners’ insurance policies cover wind damage.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Eppley Airfield

16 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Roberts Park US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Roberts Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$210,000
Median Sale Price
$202,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$204,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$165

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
355
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
2013
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,475
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,554
Median Age
44
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$62,115
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,702

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
17.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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