Why is it Great to Live in Grimes, IA?

Discover the Activities, Entertainment and Advantages of Living in Grimes

Grimes, Iowa Location

Located to the northwest of Des Moines, Grimes is the perfect combination of urban and rural – and as an added bonus, is positioned for transportation ease along Highway 141 and 80/35. With a current population just over 13,000, Grimes has grown by more than 80 percent since 2000.

Grimes, Iowa Schools

Grimes, along with neighboring community Dallas Center, forms the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District system which draws students from both Polk and Dallas County. The high school (grades 9 through 12) and Oak View (grades 7-8) are in Grimes, and the middle school (grades 5 and 6) is in Dallas Center. Dallas Center Elementary (grades K through 4) is in Dallas Center, and Heritage, South Prairie Elementary and North Ridge Elementary (all grades K through 4) are in Grimes. 

Grimes, Iowa Community

Grimes provides the small-town feel typical of the Midwest, without giving up amenities to entertain and provide for your family. The community has a variety of options for families who enjoy leading an active lifestyle, including a sports complex that features a skate park, soccer and baseball fields; two public, 18-hole golf courses within driving distance (Jester Park and Beaver Creek); Climb Iowa; Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park; MB2 Racing and more. 

This growing community is ever-increasing in popularity for families looking to get their start near the Des Moines metropolitan area, but who want a small-town upbringing for their children. Contact Ankeny Real Estate Group to learn more about homes available in Grimes.

Included below are homes for sale and real estate in Grimes, IA.

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Grimes December 10, 2023
72
Listed
104
Avg. DOM
$270.06
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$415,450
Med. List Price
72 Properties
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4
Beds
1F13/411/2
Baths
1,554
Sq.Ft.
2017
Year Built
5
Days on Site
686247
MLS
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,566
Sq.Ft.
2017
Year Built
9
Days on Site
686101
MLS
5
Beds
3F13/411/2
Baths
2,472
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
10
Days on Site
686068
MLS
5
Beds
2F13/4
Baths
1,611
Sq.Ft.
2007
Year Built
10
Days on Site
686074
MLS
5
Beds
2F13/411/2
Baths
2,050
Sq.Ft.
2022
Year Built
11
Days on Site
686013
MLS
3
Beds
2F13/4
Baths
1,016
Sq.Ft.
2002
Year Built
12
Days on Site
685794
MLS
4
Beds
1F13/411/2
Baths
1,714
Sq.Ft.
2013
Year Built
12
Days on Site
685959
MLS
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,229
Sq.Ft.
1947
Year Built
12
Days on Site
685967
MLS
5
Beds
1F23/411/2
Baths
1,934
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
26
Days on Site
685492
MLS
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,620
Sq.Ft.
2021
Year Built
26
Days on Site
685477
MLS
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,045
Sq.Ft.
2015
Year Built
27
Days on Site
685327
MLS
4
Beds
1F13/411/2
Baths
2,014
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
38
Days on Site
684842
MLS