Huxley is the sweet spot between Ames and Des Moines — close enough to both for a workable commute, far enough to feel genuinely small-town. If you're considering a move to Huxley, here's the honest assessment from someone who works this market daily.
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The Ballard Community School District serves approximately 1,800 students. Smaller district with strong academic averages. Tight athletic and music programs, active parent engagement.
For specific school-level performance metrics, the Iowa Department of Education's School Performance Profiles tool is the most current objective source. I also keep a separate deep-dive on Huxley schools if you want every detail.
Huxley has several distinct sub-markets, each with its own character: Westbrook, Eastview, central Huxley, Slater-adjacent. Each has different pricing, character, and target buyer. For specific neighborhood guidance, I work through this individually during the buyer consultation.
15 minutes to Ames. 25 minutes to downtown Des Moines.
High Trestle Trail + Iowa Arboretum + nearby Saylorville Lake is the community's anchor amenity — what residents talk about, what visitors come for, and what frequently appears in real estate listings as a value-add. If outdoor recreation, community events, or specific cultural anchors matter to you, Huxley's identity around its anchor is one of the strongest in Central Iowa.
Median sale prices in Huxley have run in the $300K-$425K range over the past 12 months, with new construction in south Huxley along Highway 69 pushing the upper end. Days on market vary by price point and neighborhood — well-priced homes in popular zones move within 7-21 days; higher-priced or unique homes may take 30-90 days.
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Whether you're a first-time buyer, a move-up family, or a relocation buyer evaluating Huxley for the first time, I can walk through what your specific budget gets you here vs. competing communities. No pressure, no sales pitch — just the numbers and the honest reality of the market.
Jackson Krile is a REALTOR® on the Flanders Team at RE/MAX Real Estate Center. Licensed in Iowa #S66867000. DMAAR + CIBR member. Serving Central Iowa.
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