Cheatom Park blends classic residential streets with quick-city access, offering a close-knit feel just minutes from the heart of Des Moines. Early- and mid-century homes, broad porches, and mature trees set a timeless scene, while everyday convenience shines with short drives to the riverfront, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, and major employers downtown.
Families appreciate strong public options through Des Moines Public Schools, with neighborhood elementary choices and pathways to established secondary programs. Weekend learning and enrichment are close at hand through the Des Moines Public Library, and green space is part of the routine—Evelyn K. Davis Park anchors recreation nearby with playgrounds, open fields, and community events that bring neighbors together.
Commuting is straightforward, whether you’re hopping on DART buses or heading out by car along key corridors like University Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Dining, arts, and campus energy in adjacent Drake add options for coffee runs and evening outings, while the historic fabric of River Bend offers cultural touchpoints, festivals, and local flavor. Daily life here stays practical and affordable, with services and civic resources supported countywide in Polk County.
Whether you’re buying a first home or preparing to sell, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local real estate professional who knows Cheatom Park’s market, block by block.