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Greenwood

Greenwood

Suburban Neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa

Polk County 50312
$493,938 Average Value
$178 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A scenic community with stately homes and verdant landscape

Tucked between Grand Avenue and Raccoon River, Greenwood is a serene residential community in Des Moines. Surrounded by scenic city parks and trails, schools, restaurants and shops, Greenwood is a premier suburb that is home to stately, historic mansions and the retirement community Wesley on Grand. “Greenwood has gorgeous riverbank estates that were built in the 1800s and the early 1900s by New England Settlers,” says Ross Peterson, who is a lifelong Des Moines resident and a Realtor at Iowa Realty. “This is Des Moines’ original Billionaires’ Row area with truly historic homes. It’s also very close to Central downtown and Ingersoll Avenue for shopping and entertainment, and its proximity to the banking corporations in the city makes for easy work commutes for area residents,” adds Jarod Snover, who is a real estate agent servicing the greater Des Moines area at Iowa Realty Mills Crossing.

Historic estates in Des Moines' premier neighborhood

Greenwood’s homes sit on small hills that wave through the locale, whilst green groves and verdant fields grow between quiet stretches of housing. Landscaped yards and thick foliage complement the Colonial Revival, Tudor Reivval and Victorian residences, creating a secluded, suburban ambiance within minutes of the city. Homes in the 3,000 square feet range may list between $700,000 and $1 million, and estate properties that are over 4,000 square feet with 1 to 3 acres of land lots can be priced between $1 million and $2 million. Smaller single-family cottage homes between 1,300 and 2,500 square feet may fetch between $330,000 to $500,000.
Many of the homes in Greenwood are older, larger properties, with some new Modern and Ranch sprinkled amidst the neighborhood's rolling hills
Many of the homes in Greenwood are older, larger properties, with some new Modern and Ranch sprinkled amidst the neighborhood's rolling hills
Many of the homes in Greenwood are older, larger properties, with some new Modern and Ranch sprinkled amidst the neighborhood's rolling hills
Many of the homes in Greenwood are older, larger properties, with some new Modern and Ranch sprinkled amidst the neighborhood's rolling hills
A few cottages dot the eastern side of Greenwood.
A few cottages dot the eastern side of Greenwood.
Greenwood boasts homes in classic styles such as Colonial revivials.
Greenwood boasts homes in classic styles such as Colonial revivials.
Greenwood offers a few smaller ranch style homes if you can find them.
Greenwood offers a few smaller ranch style homes if you can find them.
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Des Moines Parks and Recreation

Greenwood Park encompasses 80 acres of wooded forest and is complete with amenities such as the Dan and Mary Kelly Family Spray Ground, the Clare and Miles Mills Rose Garden, an outdoor amphitheater, a pond, a pool and an ice rink. The adjacent Ashworth Park offers nature trails such as the Bill Riley Trail, picnic areas and an additional 62 acres of green space. Des Moines Water Works Park by Raccoon River has the Lauridsen Amphitheater for outdoor concerts and theater, the Arie den Boer Arboretum and the Reichardt Family Natural Play Area. Residents can head to Gray’s Lake Park for water activities such as boating and canoeing on Gray’s Lake, and the Waveland Golf Course and additional tennis and volleyball clubs are also located in the vicinity.

Shops and restaurants on Ingersoll Avenue

Eatery A, which is a Mediterranean restaurant on Ingersoll Avenue, features creative dishes such as sirloin tip kofta skewers and wood-fired pizza. The Station on Ingersoll offers gastropub fare in a casual setting. For groceries and daily needs, head a couple of miles north to Price Chopper or Gateway Market, which has an in-house café offering soups and sandwiches. Big-box retailers such as Sam’s Club and Walmart are located several miles to the west in Windsor Heights, and Valley West Mall and Merle Hay Mall are also located within a 6-mile radius of Greenwood for convenient shopping trips. In addition to having department and fashion stores and restaurants, Merle Hay Mall also has a movie theater and a bowling alley for entertainment.
There are several businesses and amenities along Ingersoll Avenue along the neighborhood's northern border
There are several businesses and amenities along Ingersoll Avenue along the neighborhood's northern border
Gateway Market near Greenwood.
Gateway Market near Greenwood.
There are several businesses and amenities along Ingersoll Avenue along the neighborhood's northern border
There are several businesses and amenities along Ingersoll Avenue along the neighborhood's northern border
There are several businesses and amenities along Ingersoll Avenue along the neighborhood's northern border
There are several businesses and amenities along Ingersoll Avenue along the neighborhood's northern border
The Station near Greenwood.
The Station near Greenwood.
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Des Moines Independent Community School District

Young learners may begin schooling at Greenwood Elementary School, which is rated C-plus by Niche. Callanan Middle School has a C-minus rating, and Roosevelt High School has an overall B Niche score. Fostering a well-rounded educational experience, Roosevelt High offers 30 afterschool clubs and a community service program to its students.
Greenwood Elementary is a beautiful school nestled in the Greenwood neighborhood.
Greenwood Elementary is a beautiful school nestled in the Greenwood neighborhood.
Greenwood Elementary is a beautiful school nestled in the Greenwood neighborhood.
Greenwood Elementary is a beautiful school nestled in the Greenwood neighborhood.
Greenwood is home to Des Moines University, the second oldest osteopathic medical school in the United States
Greenwood is home to Des Moines University, the second oldest osteopathic medical school in the United States
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Events in Des Moines

The Iowa State Fair is an 11-day city-wide celebration that attracts over 1 million visitors every year with carnivals, livestock shows, live music performances and food from nearly 100 local vendors. Another notable event for city residents is the World Food and Music Festival featuring international cuisine from 26 countries. Other notable celebrations include the 80/35 Music Festival and the Des Moines Arts Festival, which exhibits artwork from nearly 200 artists. Residents may also visit the Des Moines Art Center for weekly creative workshops.
Greenwood residents may utilize the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) bus line.
Greenwood residents may utilize the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) bus line.

Navigating Des Moines

While locals can bike along the various trails in the city for recreation, daily work commutes and shopping errands are still largely car-dependent. Hospitals such as The Iowa Methodist Medical Center are located about 3 miles away, and the Des Moines International Airport is also located within a 6-mile radius of the area. Nearby, Interstate 80 offers a direct route to Chicago, while Interstate 35 leads into Minneapolis.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Megan Hill Mitchum

    Megan Hill Mitchum

    Responds Quickly

    Century 21 Signature

    (515) 715-4427

    350 Total Sales

    1 in Greenwood

    $795,000 Price

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  • Rose Green

    Rose Green

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Concepts

    (515) 414-8570

    131 Total Sales

    2 in Greenwood

    $405K - $475K Price Range

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  • Susan Vujnovich

    Susan Vujnovich

    Responds Quickly

    American Home Sales, Inc

    (515) 305-2345

    89 Total Sales

    2 in Greenwood

    $391K - $427K Price Range

    Susan Vujnovich
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  • Cy Phillips

    Cy Phillips

    Responds Quickly

    Space Simply

    (515) 393-2710

    597 Total Sales

    3 in Greenwood

    $172K - $1.2M Price Range

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  • Char Klisares

    Char Klisares

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Hilltop

    (515) 461-6675

    203 Total Sales

    1 in Greenwood

    $125,000 Price

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  • Jamie Smith

    Jamie Smith

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    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 444-5130

    150 Total Sales

    1 in Greenwood

    $129,500 Price

    Jamie Smith
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Des Moines International

14 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Greenwood US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Greenwood Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$417,494
Median Single Family Sale Price
$417,994
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$178

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
369
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1965
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,986
On par with the national average
1,924
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
798
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
798
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,117

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
1,096
Median Age
56
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
39.3%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$120,454
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$144,420

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
73.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
41.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50%

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®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

28 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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