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Safest Neighborhoods in Iowa
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Northwest Sioux City
Tucked against the South Dakota border, Northwest Sioux City is best known for its rugged, rural surroundings. Made up largely of rolling Loess Hills, housing sites are limited to a few level areas. "So much of it is basically untouched because it's not flat enough to be developed," says Kathryn Pfaffle, a Realtor with Realty One Group Regency.
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Average Value
$400K
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0 Listings
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Urbandale
Urbandale, Iowa, offers 54 miles of trails, 57 parks, and the Living History Farms outdoor museum. With highly rated schools and a crime rate lower than the national average, it provides convenient access to Des Moines.
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Average Value
$384K
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List Price
$184K - $1.6M
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84 Listings
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Fox Run
Fox Run in Council Bluffs offers modern ranch-style homes near downtown Omaha. The area has the highly rated Lewis Central High School and is close to Lake Manawa State Park, perfect for boating, hiking, and fishing.
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Average Value
$367K
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List Price
$299K - $374K
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2 Listings
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Eldridge
Eldridge, Iowa combines historic and new homes. The city features highly rated North Scott schools and parks with Little Free Libraries. U.S. Route 61 provides easy access to interstates. Annual events include the Moonlight Chase.
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Average Value
$338K
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List Price
$194K - $1.1M
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2 Listings
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McPherson Hills
On the eastern outskirts of Council Bluffs, the streets of McPherson Hills wind through leafy tunnels, around hairpin curves and past open fields. Old railroad tracks follow the path of Mosquito Creek along the edge of the neighborhood, about 2 miles outside the downtown districts. Aside from a small network of cul-de-sacs near McPherson Avenue,
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Average Value
$332K
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List Price
$166K - $661K
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2 Listings
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Lake Manawa
Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs centers on its namesake lake and state park. The area offers diverse housing and highly rated schools. Residents enjoy water activities, hiking trails, nearby shopping, and a thriving arts scene.
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Average Value
$301K
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List Price
$234K - $789K
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4 Listings
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Mitchell
Mitchell is a suburb on the southernmost side of Ames, less than 3 miles from downtown. It’s home to a neighborhood park, a school, and near a locally owned pub, allowing residents to walk to several places. “It’s easy for people to get where they need to go," says Traci Jennings, a broker with Re/Max Real Estate Center, who has been selling homes
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Average Value
$275K
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List Price
$86K - $2.4M
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5 Listings
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Kimball Park
In the northern reaches of Council Bluffs, the city starts yielding to the Loess Hills and the Iowa countryside. With its hilly, winding roads and dense tree canopies, Kimball Park offers a glimpse of what lies beyond. The neighborhood is situated along North Broadway, connecting it to the central portion of Council Bluffs about 2 miles away,
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Average Value
$246K
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List Price
$54K - $835K
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1 Listing
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Valley View
The residential neighborhood of Valley View was once next to a popular shopping mall in southeastern Council Bluffs. By the mid-2010s, most of the stores had shuttered, and Mall of the Bluffs permanently closed in 2019. However, recent development has given the neighborhood a boost. “That was our Mall of the Bluffs area, and it was run-down for 10
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Average Value
$246K
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List Price
$256K - $918K
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5 Listings
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Prospect Park
Hilly, winding streets weave through the neighborhood of Prospect Park, including around its small namesake park. Residents live midway between Big Lake Park and the Historic 100 Block, Council Bluffs’ primary destination for dining and nightlife. “That’s a decent neighborhood close to the 100 Block,” says Lynn Leaders, a Realtor with Heartland
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Average Value
$223K
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List Price
$107K - $521K
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3 Listings
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Roberts Park
On the west side of Council Bluffs, Roberts Park forms the heart of the neighborhood that shares its name. A pocket of residential streets surrounds the green space, moments away from Interstate 29 and the Iowa-Nebraska border. “It’s a convenient location because you’ve got access to I-29, and if you go underneath the interstate, you can jump
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Average Value
$201K
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List Price
$147K - $1.4M
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4 Listings
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Northgate
Northgate’s residential streets are tucked into the northwest corner of Council Bluffs, a stone’s throw from the Iowa-Nebraska border. Interstate 29 cruises past the edge of the neighborhood, allowing for an easy commute to Omaha, 3 miles away. Residents are also steps away from the restaurants and retail on West Broadway. “There’s always people
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Average Value
$191K
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List Price
$108K - $2.6M
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15 Listings
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Trolley Park
Named for its central pocket of green space, Trolley Park sits in a prime location on the west end of Council Bluffs. West Broadway, the city’s main thoroughfare, spans the breadth of the neighborhood, rolling all the way to Interstate 29 near the Nebraska border. The residential streets are highly walkable, giving homeowners and renters easy
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Average Value
$168K
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List Price
$143K - $1.7M
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13 Listings
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The Hills of Cedar Creek
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Average Value
$433K
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0 Listings
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Huxley
Located 25 miles north of Des Moines, offers a rural reprieve from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities. “The community is very small-town Americana,” says Barb Barrick, Huxley city clerk and longtime resident. “We’ve always been a bedroom community, but it's becoming more so. We have a lot of professionals who commute to Ames, Ankeny and Des
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Average Value
$380K
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0 Listings
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Milford
Milford, IA, gateway to Iowa Great Lakes, offers easy lake access via Highway 71. The community features diverse housing and highly rated Okoboji schools. Local parks and the nearby Arnolds Park provide recreation options.
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Average Value
$377K
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0 Listings
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Green Meadows
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Average Value
$346K
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List Price
$262K - $1.9M
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For Sale
Homes For Sale
1 Listing
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