Name: Cheatom Park
Address: Des Moines

About the neighborhood

Cheatom Park offers a variety of housing options, including charming single detached homes and smaller apartment buildings. Many residences feature two or three bedrooms, providing comfortable living spaces across an established neighborhood. Convenient access to supermarkets, restaurants, and coffee shops supports daily needs with ease. A number of green spaces, such as Good Park, provide peaceful outdoor areas for relaxation and recreation. The neighborhood benefits from well-connected transportation options, including nearby bus lines and convenient parking with easy highway access. Cycling infrastructure further enhances mobility, making Cheatom Park a neighborhood that combines residential comfort with practical amenities and green retreats.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cheatom Park will attract people who appreciate residing in a compact community since it is pedestrian-friendly; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close by. Commuting by bicycle is also convenient in Cheatom Park. Driving is usually the preferred method to move around in this part of Des Moines. It is very convenient to park, and nearby highways, such as I-235, are very easy to access from any location in Cheatom Park. However, public transit riders may have limited choices in Cheatom Park due to the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, residents have access to approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most houses.

Services

Home buyers in Cheatom Park will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. Moreover, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also easy to get to a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian. As far as education is concerned, locals will welcome the proximity to primary schools, which are within a short distance from the majority of houses for sale in this area. However, there are no high schools in Cheatom Park.

Character

Cheatom Park offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. Even though this part of the city is not known for its vibrancy, with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located within a short distance. However, there are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to relax in and they are especially well-spread out, making it easy to get to them from a lot of locations in Cheatom Park.

Car friendly8.4

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.8

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk