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
A few cottages dot the eastern side of Greenwood.
Greenwood boasts homes in classic styles such as Colonial revivials.
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
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
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 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.
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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This lovely brick Cape Cod is located in the wonderful family friendly Historic Greenwood Neighborhood. Located on .42 acres the yard has many mature trees, perennials and plantings. The home has gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and many custom features. The large living room ( 13.4 X 23') has a wood burning fireplace with custom tiling. Off of the foyer/entry is a spacious formal dining room
Welcome to this beautifully maintained, historic two-story home in the highly sought-after South of Grand neighborhood - just minutes from downtown Des Moines and the shops and restaurants of Ingersoll Ave. Boasting over 3,100 sq ft, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence features tall ceilings, classic architectural details, and an inviting layout. As you walk in through the double doors you’ll
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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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