$242,769Average Value$196Average Price per Sq Ft18Homes For Sale
Small-town living on the outskirts of Ames
Nevada, the county seat of Story County, lies 10 miles east of Ames on the former Chicago & North Western rail line. Indian Creek skirts downtown, feeding parks and a four-mile greenbelt trail. Many residents make quick commutes to Ames research labs or Story City factories, while local manufacturing, agriculture and renewable-products firms keep the economy varied. Free hours often shift outside — onto ball fields, fishing ponds and the creekside paths that thread through town.
Nevada's charming downtown is listed on the US Register of Historic Places.
SCORE Park features multiple fishing ponds that anyone in Nevada can enjoy.
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Ranch-style and Traditional homes in modest suburbs
The median sale price is about $255,000. Most listings are ranch-style and Traditional homes that run between $100,000 to about $550,000 depending on age, lot size and square footage. Homes sit on suburban, modest grid-style streets. “A lot of first-time homebuyers in the region can get their start here,” says Paul Livingston, an area Realtor with Hunziker & Associates. "Families with small children have access to well-rated schools and the housing is comparatively affordable to the rest of Iowa."
Quiet residential streets in Nevada are lined with Ranch and Bungalows.
Nevada is expanding outward, with newer contemporary homes being built every year.
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Nevada High students earn college credit through DMACC
Local kids can start school at Central Elementary, which earns an A-minus from Niche, then continue to the B rated Nevada Middle and High School. Nevada High offers students the opportunity to earn college credits through Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) through their Career Advantage Program.
Nevada children begin their educations at Central Elementary School.
Nevada students complete their primary educations at Nevada High School.
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Sprawling sports complex and neighborhood parks
Nevada maintains eight public parks, and the 60-acre SCORE Recreation and Athletic Complex is the largest. The complex includes an aquatic center, fishing ponds, tennis courts, ball fields and a skate park. Neighborhood parks such as Mardean Park and Kiwanis Park round out the system with playgrounds, picnic shelters and open lawns. The 3-acre Hattery Park is popular for its open land and basketball court. For hiking, Hertz Family Woods & Nature Preserve offers 42 acres of oak–hickory woodland. Hikers trek past 22 native tree species and carpets of spring wildflowers.
Nevada boasts an amazing recreation and sports facility in SCORE Park.
Like much of Nevada, Hattery Park is covered by lush shade trees most of the year.
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Specialized dining on Main Street
Nevada’s dining and shopping options cluster mainly along Main Street and Sixth Street, where T.E. Alderman’s serves gluten-free, scratch-made comfort food in a restored rail-era storefront. A block away, Snack-Time Family Restaurant plates cinnamon-roll French toast, chicken-fried steak and other diner standards from breakfast through dinner, while Renn’s Café roasts its own coffee beans and pairs them with pastries, breakfast burritos and vegan-friendly lunch specials. For groceries, residents rely on Fareway Meat & Grocery, which offers a full butcher counter and fresh produce on South B Avenue, or Dollar Fresh Market, a budget-oriented store that stocks basic staples and ready-to-eat meals.
Fareway supplies Nevada locals with daily groceries and a fantastic meat counter.
Renn's Cafe is the perfect place to start your day in downtown Nevada.
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Shuttle service to Ames and a straight shot to Des Moines
Lincoln Highway (Country Road E41) offers a straight shot west to Ames, and Interstate 35 leads south to Des Moines. HIRTA Public Transit offers shuttle service to and from Ames. Story County Medical Center offers local healthcare, and Des Moines International Airport offers commercial flights about 45 miles from Nevada.
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On average, homes in Nevada, IA sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Nevada, IA over the last 12 months is $255,000, up 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
5% interest rate available w/ approved seller financing. Contact listing REALTOR for details. Terms & conditions apply. Seller financing subject to approval. Location, Location, Location!! Build your dream home in South Glen, located on the South side of Nevada. This development includes lots ranging in various sizes, which include lots that can be daylight or walkout. This subdivision is close
Beautiful wooded lot in the newest development in Nevada. Bring your own Builder and enjoy the amenities the Nevada has to offer. Great access to the interstate and walking paths. Take advantage of the 3 year tax abatement!
5% interest rate available w/ approved seller financing. Contact listing REALTOR for details. Terms & conditions apply. Seller financing subject to approval. Location, Location, Location!! Build your dream home in South Glen, located on the South side of Nevada. This development includes lots ranging in various sizes, which include lots that can be daylight or walkout. This subdivision is close
5% interest rate available w/ approved seller financing. Contact listing REALTOR for details. Terms & conditions apply. Seller financing subject to approval. Location, Location, Location!! Build your dream home in South Glen, located on the South side of Nevada. This development includes lots ranging in various sizes, which include lots that can be daylight or walkout. This subdivision is close
5% interest rate available w/ approved seller financing. Contact listing REALTOR for details. Terms & conditions apply. Seller financing subject to approval. Location, Location, Location!! Build your dream home in South Glen, located on the South side of Nevada. This development includes lots ranging in various sizes, which include lots that can be daylight or walkout. This subdivision is close
Beautiful wooded lot in the newest development in Nevada. Bring your own Builder and enjoy the amenities the Nevada has to offer. Great access to the interstate and walking paths. Take advantage of the 3 year tax abatement!
Situated on 2.69 acres surrounded by timber, this exceptional 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers over 4,135 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with privacy, flexibility, and convenience just minutes from town. Nearly every window captures the surrounding landscape, creating a peaceful setting filled with natural light and views in every direction.The main level features
Great opportunity to buy and build for entrepreneurs & business owners! Easy access to Hwy 30 & I-35. Lots 3 and 4 can be sold together. Includes 6' water and sewer to every lot. Fire hydrates are on site. Lot 3 includes Outlot A with retention pond/ detention easement also on lot. Alliant Energy will provide 3 phase electrical. Aggregate and drive over scale left over from concrete bath plant
Beautiful wooded lot in the newest development in Nevada. Bring your own Builder and enjoy the amenities the Nevada has to offer. Great access to the interstate and walking paths. Take advantage of the 3 year tax abatement!
This property offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living & convenience to town. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the calm of open fields, wide skies, & the simple beauty of nature all around you. Every morning feels special here- enjoy a quiet cup of coffee while watching the sun rise over the open countryside. The beautiful yard provides the ideal setting for bonfires under the
Welcome to this newly constructed Homes for Iowa home, perfectly situated on a corner lot and designed with today's modern lifestyle in mind. Offering 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this home combines comfort, style, and functionality in every detail. Step inside to an inviting open-concept floor plan, where natural light pours through the windows, highlighting the beautiful flooring and
Welcome to 621 6th Street in Nevada a home filled with over 60 years of cherished memories and timeless character. Its prime location offers a short walk to historic downtown Nevada and the Story County Fairgrounds. Step inside and you’re greeted by stunning original woodwork, rich in detail and craftsmanship, along with a spacious entryway that sets the tone for the home’s historic elegance. The
Northridge Apartments- Comfortable Living near Iowa State UniversityWelcome to Northridge Apartments, where convenience meets comfort in Nevada Iowa- just a short drive from Iowa State University! Our spacious 2-bedroom apartments are designed with your lifestyle in mind, offering a perfect blend of value and amenities. Enjoy the ease of an on-site laundry room, available garages for added
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 square foot apartment. Big beautiful windows. Washer and dryer in the unit. Within 4 blocks of: grocery stores, city park, walking trail, major employers. Off street parking. Walking distance to Nevada schools. Quick access to Highway 30. $825 monthly rent. $825 deposit. 12 month lease. All applicants screened for background and credit checks.
Enjoy an Updated, Clean, Quiet and Secure Top Floor Corner apartment with lots of Windows, updated Kitchen with beautiful Hickory Cabinets, updated Bath, paint and flooring. Bedroom boasts a full width Closet with closet lighting. LED lightning throughout with Open floor plan and countertop Peninsula so no need for a kitchen table. A preferred apartment for that private individual...this won't
Super Clean end unit on the second floor with quick access to the rear entry level and lower level laundry facilites. Large living roon, bath off bedroom with tub/shower combo. Hall closets. Security entrance in both front and rear of building. High speed Metronet ready. We furnish A/C, heat, water, sewer, trash and off street parking.
Brand new remodel, convenient end unit with quick access to back entry or lower lever laundry facilities. New bath, New Kitchen, New layout with walk in closet. Security entrance in front and rear with key fob access. High speed broadband ready. We furnish A/C, heat, water, sewer, trash.
This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is nicely tucked off the street and available now! You'll find plenty of close parking with ample street parking and 1 off-street parking space included behind the building. Located on the upper level.AmenitiesTrashLawn CareSnow RemovalCoin-operated laundry in the buildingLocked exterior for your safety1 off-street parking space located behind the
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