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1144 Polk Blvd

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    808 sq ft

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1144 Polk Blvd
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Located right off University Ave on beautiful Polk Blvd, near Waveland Golf Course and walking distance to Waveland Cafe, this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom duplex has original hardwood flooring in the large living room with big windows that let in great natural light. The kitchen includes plenty of countertop and cabinet space along with a fridge and gas stove. Down the hall you'll find both bedrooms, one of which can easily fit a king sized bed plus dressers, and the full bathroom. There is an unfinished basement that includes a washer and dryer and has plenty of room for storage. Central AC/Heat. Pets up to 25lbs negotiable with a $250 pet fee and $50/month pet rent. Tenant pays all utilities. There is a $50 application fee per adult, deposit is $1200, and if approved there is a one time administrative fee of $150. Location: 1144 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA.

1144 Polk Blvd is a house located in Polk County and the 50311 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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  • Cats
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City - Des Moines

Des Moines combines city living with authentic Midwestern hospitality. The state capital offers varied housing choices, from downtown apartments averaging $996 for a one-bedroom to family homes in established neighborhoods. The East Village neighborhood features local boutiques and restaurants in beautifully restored historic buildings. The area around Drake University draws students and professionals alike, while Windsor Heights provides peaceful residential streets just minutes from downtown's climate-controlled skywalk system.

The Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Science Center of Iowa anchor the city's arts and culture scene. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy 76 city parks and three public golf courses, including the popular Gray's Lake Park with its scenic 1.9-mile lakeside trail. Current rent trends show modest annual increases of 0.6%, keeping Des Moines housing costs lower than comparable cities.

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Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 12 min 7.0 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 16 min 10.4 mi
1144 Polk Blvd is within 3 minutes or 1.5 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Transportation

1144 Polk Blvd is near Des Moines International, located 7.3 miles or 16 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 16 min 7.3 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Time and distance from 1144 Polk Blvd.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Uptown Shopping Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Shops at Roosevelt
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Franklin Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
1144 Polk Blvd has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Drake Municipal Observatory
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Greenwood / Ashworth Park
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Witmer Park
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Drake Park
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Ashby Park
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
1144 Polk Blvd has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Drake Municipal Observatory, Greenwood / Ashworth Park, and Witmer Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
1144 Polk Blvd has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 3.1 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 16 min 8.4 mi
1144 Polk Blvd is 8.4 miles and a 16 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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