I’ve analyzed data from the Zillow Home Value Index to identify the Iowa neighborhoods that have experienced the most dramatic growth in home values over the past decade. The results reveal fascinating patterns across the state’s real estate landscape.
What struck me most was the concentration of high-growth neighborhoods in urban cores, particularly in Des Moines. These once-overlooked areas have transformed into hotspots for investment, with many neighborhoods seeing their property values double or even triple since 2016. This trend suggests a significant urban revitalization movement taking hold across Iowa’s cities…