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3256 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 1,000 SF |
About This Property
3 bedroom 1 bath home with front porch across from state fairgrounds. Newly painted. Fenced in back yard. 1 car garage
3256 E University Ave is a house located in Polk County and the 50317 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community attendance zone.
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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.
Learn more about living in Des MoinesBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.0 mi |
3256 E University Ave is within 8 minutes or 3.9 miles from Grand View University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Drake University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
313 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
523 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
316 Students
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3256 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317