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$1,050 / Month

1685 Northwest Dr

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Des Moines, IA 50310

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1685 Northwest Dr
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Discover your perfect home at 1685 Northwest Drive, Des Moines 50310, IA! This beautiful single-family residence boasts a spacious layout with One bedroom and one bathrooms, meticulously designed for comfortable living. Situated in a prime location, you’ll enjoy convenient access to local amenities including parks, shopping centers, and top-rated schools. The welcoming community and vibrant neighborhood make it an ideal place to settle. Don’t miss your chance to call this Des Moines gem your own. 12 month lease agreement. No pets. Resident is responsible for maintaining lawn care maintenance and snow removal. Deposit $1050 Admin Fee will apply at $150.00. No smoking.

1685 Northwest Dr is a house located in Polk County and the 50310 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.

* 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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  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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Neighborhood

Situated about three miles northwest of Downtown Des Moines, Beaverdale is a highly sought-after suburban neighborhood revered for its distinctive brick houses. In addition to its brick houses, Beaverdale provides an array of apartments available for rent along tree-lined streets. Beaverdale is one of the largest neighborhoods in the city, offering a tranquil home environment near a host of desirable amenities.

Although Beaverdale is largely residential, the neighborhood boasts a variety of restaurants, shops, and service-oriented businesses at the intersection of Beaver Avenue and Urbandale Avenue. Beaverdale is also convenient to great shopping options at Merle Hay Mall. The neighborhood’s prime location near major employment centers like VA Central Iowa Health Care System, Drake University, and Downtown Des Moines affords many residents short commute times.

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Amenities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 21 min 10.6 mi
1685 Northwest Dr is within 3 minutes or 1.4 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
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Perkins Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
410 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Merrill Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
685 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Roosevelt High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Holy Trinity
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
385 Students
Nearby
Dowling Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

1685 Northwest Dr is near Des Moines International, located 7.2 miles or 15 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 15 min 7.2 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1685 Northwest Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Uptown Shopping Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Beaverdale Place
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Franklin Plaza
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
1685 Northwest Dr has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 19-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Witmer Park
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Ashby Park
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Beaverdale Park
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Drake Park
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Drake Municipal Observatory
Drive: 7 min 1.9 mi
1685 Northwest Dr has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Witmer Park, Ashby Park, and Beaverdale Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
1685 Northwest Dr has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is Broadlawns Medical Center which is 2.1 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 13 min 7.3 mi
1685 Northwest Dr is 7.3 miles and a 13 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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