Ginger Atcheson
Real Estate Property Solutions, LLC
(515) 400-3340
178 Total Sales
2 in Guthrie Center
$65K - $111K Price Range
Guthrie Center
Rural Neighborhood in Iowa
Guthrie County 50115
Neighborhood Reviews
Set apart from urban areas and engulfed in Iowa's vast rural spaces, Guthrie Center is a quaint and neighborly town positioned appropriately in the center of Guthrie County. Here, you'll find homes lined in rows, creating a suburban feel, along with high-ranking schools and a mixture of local shops. Access to natural spaces is abundant, with parks scattered throughout the city, as well as easy access to broader wilderness areas. Like a modern-day Green Acres, Guthrie Center appeals to that recent wave of Americans leaving urban centers in favor of the country life. It's the perfect spot for setting up a quiet life away from the noise, but there is enough of a community here that residents will by no means feel isolated.
Home styles are diverse in Guthrie Center. While some homes date back to the early twentieth century, others were constructed more recently. Homebuyers choose from a selection of bungalows with an older charm, while ranch styles and colonials are also available for more traditional designs. The area is known as more of a seller’s market and the average home sale price is around $200,000.
Creating a sense of togetherness at an early age, students between pre-k and sixth grade attend Guthrie Center Elementary School. Afterward, junior high students between grades seven and eight attend Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center Junior High School. Featuring four baseball diamonds and a football field on its grounds, Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center High offers opportunities for students to participate in sports, with each game only adding to the city’s emphasis on building community.
Locals congregate in the center of town at the intersection of State Street and 5th Street. Featuring smaller convenience chains and gas stations, as well as a Dollar General location, Guthrie Center makes sure each resident can access what they need to get through the week. Just a few minutes west on State Street, Prime Time Restaurant is an unsuspecting location for excellent American dishes from steak to chicken tenders. Hometown Foods is also available in this region of Guthrie Center for anyone looking to cook for themselves. On the east side, Café on the Hill is a highly rated spot known for its hot beef sandwich.
Allowing residents to get the most out of the area’s rural charm, State Street makes it easy to escape on a joyride through the countryside. Guthrie Center Golf Course is a great spot to spend time just outside of the neighborhood’s central boundaries and is known for its well-kept fairways and challenging holes. On the neighborhood’s west side, Mitchell Park is a small spot with onsite tennis and basketball courts. On the same property, locals can cool off during the summer months at Guthrie Center Aquatic Center.
Every year towards the end of summer, the Guthrie County Fair brings together the community for a celebration of life in this rural region, as well as live music, a free carnival, rodeo, tractor pull, parade and plenty of opportunities to try delicious homemade dishes. Hosted on the city’s Guthrie County Fairgrounds, residents of Guthrie Center are so close they can walk.
Bringing together a variety of opportunities for recreation and everyday life amongst the rural layout of Iowa, Guthrie Center is a great location for settling down and enjoying the peace and quiet.
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Collin Cope
Photography Contributed By
Drew Davis
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ginger Atcheson
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Darson Grantham
Darson Grantham
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(641) 247-4098
194 Total Sales
1 in Guthrie Center
$365,000 Price
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Misty Darling
Misty Darling
Responds QuicklyBH&G Real Estate Innovations
(515) 400-0153
1,904 Total Sales
2 in Guthrie Center
$126K - $330K Price Range
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Heather Rawlins
Heather Rawlins
Responds QuicklyIowa Realty Altoona
(515) 219-8941
223 Total Sales
1 in Guthrie Center
$139,000 Price
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Julie Baudler
Julie Baudler
RE/MAX Concepts
(515) 305-3296
298 Total Sales
1 in Guthrie Center
$145,000 Price
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Vicki Crannell
Vicki Crannell
Realty ONE Group Impact
(515) 526-5372
125 Total Sales
67 in Guthrie Center
$28K - $410K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mitchell Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/10/2024
Niche Review
I grew up in Guthrie Center, I think that for me it was the best place to live. We were far enough away from the city that you got the homey and welcoming feeling of living in a small town in Iowa, but it was also close enough that if you needed to run to the city to get something you could do that within a couple hours. I think that it had a perfect mix of small town vibes yet it came with a lot to offer to the people who lived there.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Guthrie Center | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Guthrie Center, IA sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Guthrie Center, IA over the last 12 months is $169,860, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$159,500
Median Single Family Price
$160,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$117
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Months of Supply
1.60
Median List Price
$164,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
238
Median Year Built
1924
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,461
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,326
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,518
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,441
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,309
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
22.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
10°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
22''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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