Roberts Park
Neighborhood in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Pottawattamie County 51501
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.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.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.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.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.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Steve Moore
Nebraska Realty
(531) 999-5934
156 Total Sales
2 in Roberts Park
$135K - $245K Price Range
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Lynn Leaders
Heartland Properties
(712) 217-3289
143 Total Sales
1 in Roberts Park
$125,000 Price
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Emily Swinford
Responds QuicklyBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
(712) 800-7814
273 Total Sales
1 in Roberts Park
$165,000 Price
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Ron Burkle
Responds QuicklyBHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 509-1533
36 Total Sales
2 in Roberts Park
$201K - $203K Price Range
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Vickie Jenkins
Responds QuicklyBHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(712) 217-2851
161 Total Sales
2 in Roberts Park
$175K - $296K Price Range
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Debbie Foote
Responds QuicklyNP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
(531) 233-2797
41 Total Sales
1 in Roberts Park
$205,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Roberts Park | US |
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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
On average, homes in Roberts Park, Council Bluffs sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Roberts Park, Council Bluffs over the last 12 months is $202,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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