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Fine suburban living in city of Johnston
Located about 4 miles south of Saylorville Lake and bordering Beaver Creek to the west, Central Johnston is a tranquil residential community that is in proximity to the city of Des Moines. Cited by Money Magazine as the “top suburb in Iowa,” this neighborhood has often received accolades for its reasonable cost of living, top-rated schools and quality of life. “This is a neighborhood north of the city with a small-town feel; it’s got good transportation, outstanding schools, lots of boating and recreational options and big employers such as DuPont, John Deere and Iowa PBS,” says Jerry Steenhoek, a local agent serving the Dallas County area at Iowa Realty Waukee.
Quiet suburban streets in Central Johnston.
Many yards are landscaped and come with mature trees.
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Residential homes in Johnston
Primarily comprised of ranch-style and Colonial Revival homes, properties in Central Johnston sit on sizeable, landscaped front lawns with leafy trees that shade the sidewalks. A 2,700-square-foot, single-family home with three bedrooms can be listed from about $400,000 to $550,000. “The home value in the Johnston area continues to trend upward; although the homes have longer days on the market, we are still seeing multiple offers coming in for listings,” says Steenhoek.
Central Johnston homes often adorn two car garages.
Many modern houses sit within Central Johnston.
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Johnston Community School District
Prospective schools include Henry A. Wallace Elementary School and Johnston Middle School, both of which have an overall A score from Niche. Johnston High School has an A-minus rating and, with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), offers a dual-enrollment program for students interested in careers such as business, health sciences, design and engineering.
Young students attend Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Johnston Middle School is located in the Northwest Johnston neighborhood of Johnston, IA.
Johnston Senior High School welcomes students.
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Area parks in Johnston
The 200-acre Terra Park is at the heart of Central Johnson, providing residents with scenic trails, a grassy outdoor event space for concerts and celebrations, a playground and a fishing pier at Terra Lake for anglers. Lew Clarkson Park, which is adjacent to Beaver Creek, is connected to the Green Meadows West Trail and the Beaver Creek Greenbelt Trail for casual strolls or hikes. There is also a nine-hole disc golf course near the park’s wooded area for enthusiastic players.
Anglers take to Terra Park Fishing Pier.
Terra Park trails lead to a playground.
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Shopping and dining on Merle Hay Road
The neighborhood’s nearest grocery store Hy-Vee is along Greendale Road, and staple restaurants like the upscale Trostel’s Greenbriar are on Merle Hay Road. For casual fare, visit the Cactus Bob’s BBQ Corral, which is often praised for authentic briskets and longhorn barbeque dishes. For shopping and entertainment, head 2 miles south to the Merle Hay Mall, which is complete with a movie theater, a bowling alley and over 90 fashion labels and restaurants. Big-box retailers such as Target and Kohl’s are also at the mall.
Cactus Bob's BBQ restaurant entrance for a good night out.
Residents grab groceries at HyVee in the Merle Hay shopping center.
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Local celebrations in Johnston
Johnston Green Days is an annual festival that takes place at Terra Park with carnival rides, parades and a business Expo. The Green Festival at Johnston Commons Park is another yearly celebration featuring kite-building, kite flying, live music and fun for the entire family. Closer to the city, the 11-day Iowa State Fair takes place at the Iowa State Fairgrounds with carnival rides, live performances and shows, nearly 100 food vendors and 1 million visitors. Additional celebrations include the World Food and Music Festival offering cuisine from 26 countries, the two-day 80/35 Music Festival featuring artists from around the world and the Des Moines Arts Festival.
Navigating Johnston and Des Moines
While the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) provides bus routes for areas of Des Moines, not every neighborhood has an accessible bus stop. Central Johnston remains a car-dependent community for daily and work commutes. Medical clinics such as UnityPoint Health – Johnston and Mercy One – Johnston are in the neighborhood, and UnityPoint Health – Iowa Lutheran Hospital is about 10 miles away. The Des Moines International Airport is about 15 miles to the south, and Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 lead into Chicago and Minneapolis, respectively.
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Central Johnston Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Johnston, Johnston sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Johnston, Johnston over the last 12 months is $310,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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