252ND AVE., 255TH AVE. AND 260TH AVE.SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51350
N/A
N/A
85 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Exit Realty Midwest; Kolette Delperdang
MLS® #: 240369
Melvin
Baker
About the neighborhood
Melvin offers a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere with tranquil streets that promote a calm environment. The housing primarily consists of single detached homes, mostly two and three bedrooms, showcasing charm from its mid-20th-century building boom. The terrain is flat, making the city easy to navigate by vehicle, with convenient parking options. While cycling options are limited due to few bike lanes, the overall quiet setting provides a welcoming space to settle in. Nearby restaurants provide some dining choices, adding to the community’s subtle conveniences. This area maintains a serene, inviting character for residents seeking a laid-back environment.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forRestaurants
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a very good transportation option in Melvin. It is very easy to park. Many of the houses for sale in this city are located in areas that are not very suitable for pedestrians as very few daily errands can be run without the use of a vehicle. Despite the fact that there are a limited number of slopes, cycling is also challenging in Melvin since there are very few bike lanes.
Services
This city does not contain any high schools or primary schools. Concerning eating, in all cases, a car is needed to buy groceries. Residents of this city benefit from a few restaurants.
Character
The character of Melvin is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. Most areas in Melvin are very quiet, as the streets tend to be especially peaceful.
Car friendly8.8
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.6
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.4
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.2
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.4
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.4
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.2
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.6
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $28,395
- Median Household Income
- $48,750
Housing Type
- 94.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 94.3%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 58.2
- 0 to 4
- 1.6%
- 5 to 9
- 9.5%
- 10 to 14
- 3.2%
- 15 to 19
- 4.8%
- 20 to 24
- 0.0%
- 25 to 29
- 4.8%
- 30 to 34
- 1.6%
- 35 to 39
- 3.2%
- 40 to 44
- 4.8%
- 45 to 49
- 6.3%
- 50 to 54
- 4.8%
- 55 to 59
- 9.5%
- 60 to 64
- 11.1%
- 65 to 69
- 9.5%
- 70 to 74
- 9.5%
- 75 to 79
- 3.2%
- 80 to 84
- 1.6%
- 85 and over
- 6.3%
Education Level
- 16.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.7% HIGH SCHOOL
- 20.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 8.2% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 16.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 2.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 16.3%
- High School
- 32.7%
- Some college, no degree
- 20.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 8.2%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16.3%
- Master's degree
- 2.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 10.7% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 85.7% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 10.7%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 85.7%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 3.6%
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