Houses Iowa Polk County West Des Moines

$1,250 / Month

217 8th St

West Des Moines, IA 50265

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,188 sq ft

217 8th St

About This Home

$1,250 deposit

Introducing Valley Junction Gem, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house located in the desirable West Des Moines, IA area. This cozy home is fully furnished. All of the utilities, including internet, are paid for by the landlord. With a convenient location and practical amenities, Valley Junction Gem offers a comfortable and convenient living experience for its residents. The backyard has a private and shaded patio area. This is a fully furnished rental. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely house yours! There are NO pets allowed in this rental.

217 8th St is a house located in Polk County and the 50265 ZIP Code. This area is served by the West Des Moines Community School District attendance zone.

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City - West Des Moines

West Des Moines combines suburban comfort with city conveniences in one of Iowa's growing communities. The Historic Valley Junction district preserves the area's railroad heritage through its collection of independent shops and eateries. Miles of trails wind through local parks and green spaces, while Jordan Creek Town Center stands as Iowa's largest shopping complex.

Home to over 68,000 residents, West Des Moines has evolved from its railroad town roots while preserving its historic charm. Housing options range from historic properties near Valley Junction to residences near Glen Oaks Country Club. Major employers, including Wells Fargo, Microsoft, and Hy-Vee contribute to the local economy. Notable areas include Glen Oaks, Valley Junction, and the Jordan Creek district, each with its own character and amenities. The West Des Moines Community School District serves the area, consistently maintaining strong academic ratings.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Drake University	Drive:	10 min	5.4 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., West	Drive:	11 min	5.6 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban	Drive:	12 min	6.7 mi
Des Moines University	Drive:	13 min	7.0 mi

217 8th St is within 10 minutes or 5.4 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., West and Des Moines Area C.C., Urban.

Schools

Hanawalt Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

333 Students

Nearby

Hillside Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

559 Students

Attendance Zone

Valley Southwoods

Public Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

687 Students

Attendance Zone

Stilwell Junior High School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

684 Students

Attendance Zone

Valley High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2,152 Students

Attendance Zone

Iowa Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

283 Students

Nearby

Sacred Heart School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

481 Students

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Transportation

217 8th St is near Des Moines International, located 4.8 miles or 11 minutes away.

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Des Moines International	Drive:	11 min	4.8 mi

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Traffic

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 217 8th St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Gateway Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Normandy Plaza	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Grand Junction Shopping Center	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi

217 8th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
American Legion Park	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Brown's Woods	Drive:	3 min	1.9 mi
Raccoon River Park and Nature Lodge	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Greenwood / Ashworth Park	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Drake Municipal Observatory	Drive:	11 min	4.0 mi

217 8th St has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including American Legion Park, Brown's Woods, and Raccoon River Park and Nature Lodge.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center	Drive:	11 min	6.3 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center	Drive:	11 min	6.7 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center	Drive:	13 min	7.1 mi

217 8th St has 3 hospitals within 7.1 miles, the nearest is UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center which is 6.3 miles away and a 11 minute drive.