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Accessible living by Altoona
Bordering the meandering waters of Fourmile Creek, Norwoodville offers serene living with amenities such as a senior center, proximity to a Walgreens pharmacy, grocery stores and recreation. “Although the neighborhood is not really in the central Des Moines metropolitan area, it has easy access to the interstate,” says Jenn Ho Goh, Realtor at Realty ONE Group Impact servicing the greater Des Moines area. Many local members are lifelong Des Moines and Norwoodville residents, giving the neighborhood a small-town, community-oriented spirit.
Norwoodville is a quaint and peaceful residential neighborhood.
Pockets of pitched-roof bungalows can be found throughout Norwoodville.
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Homes in Norwoodville
When driving down the streets of Norwoodville, one will find large stretches of verdant lawns and modest homes with long driveways and detached garages. “The housing market here is stable and has remained the same, and the homes are very mixed,” Goh says. Norwoodville’s home styles include cottages, bungalows, ranch-styles and Colonial Revival properties from the 1905s and onward. Area listing prices can run from $100,000 to about $250,000, and the yards are usually half an acre in size, but can go up to 5 acres. Homebuyers who have properties in flood zones may be required to purchase flood insurance.
Split-level homes are common throughout Norwoodville.
Norwoodville is primarily made of up modest bungalows and ranches.
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The Norwoodville Community Center is the heart of the small community.
Events and programs at Norwoodville Community Center
Norwoodville Community Center offers a variety of activities and programs for senior citizens and community members. From bingo and puzzle games to bake sales and summer day camps, this is the place for residents to spend time and connect. Additionally, the site supervisor also shares that the community is very tight-knit, and the center offers free lunch to senior citizens on weekdays and evening meals to all community members three times a week. North Side Public Library also organizes a variety of adult and senior programs, including gardening and seed exchange events, recipe and cooking workshops, table pool and tai chi lessons and crafting fun.
Recreation around Norwoodville
Residents can take a scenic walk along Fourmile Creek, or explore the 26-mile long Chichaqua Valley Trail. Sargent Park has a splash playground, and George Davis Softball Park has space for sports games and practices. Norwoodville Community Center also has a 7-acre park equipped with a playground and a basketball and sand volleyball court. Copper Creek Lake Park is a popular spot for fishing and Birdland Park has spots for bird watching. Bright Grandview Golf Course is also nearby for tee times.
George Davis Softball Park in Norwood is a lively place on game night.
Fairmont park is just south of Norwoodville.
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Restaurants on Euclid Avenue
Local retailers include Hy-Vee and Dollar Tree. Many area restaurants are along East Euclid Avenue, including Eastside Eddie’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill, a barbeque eatery serving classic tenderloin and featuring live performances on select nights. Burger Shed Restaurant is a popular hamburger joint with bacon jam and bread pudding. B-Bop's, another local chain fast food stand, has hearty classic wraps and soft-serve ice cream. Brass Armadillo Antique Mall is about 4 miles to the west offering antiques and repurposed home goods. Walmart is 3 miles east in neighboring Altoona.
Eastside Eddies is a popular watering hole just south of Norwoodville.
Just east of Norwoodville the Burger Shed serves a mean burger.
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Norwoodville is a little piece of the country in the middle of the Des Moines metro area.
Navigating into the greater Des Moines metropolitan area
Norwoodville is a car-dependent neighborhood, and most people drive to get around. UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital is about 6 miles south near downtown Des Moines via Interstate 235, and Des Moines International Airport is about 12 miles south of the community. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) also provides bus service throughout the greater Des Moines metropolitan area.
Saydel Community School District
Most area residents are zoned for the Saydel Community School District, and students may attend Cornell Elementary School and Woodside Middle School. Each earns a C-plus and a C-minus, respectively. Saydel High School scores a C and offers a competitive speech team.
Norwoodville's Cornell Elementary School aims to provide high quality education to its students.
Woodside Middle School serves Norwoodville's intermediate students.
Saydel High School near Norwoodville serves grades 9th through 12th.
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Things to know
There are many manufacturers and factories located near the area’s northwest border. The industrial park includes Waste Connections of Iowa – Des Moines, which is the city’s trash pickup service site.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Norwoodville
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Norwoodville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Norwoodville, Des Moines sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Norwoodville, Des Moines over the last 12 months is $188,950, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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