500 Polk Blvd
500 Polk Blvd,
Des Moines,
IA
50312
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Built in 1921
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5 units/2 stories
About 500 Polk Blvd Des Moines, IA 50312
Consider making a move to 500 Polk Blvd. The address for this community is in the 50312 area of Des Moines. The knowledgeable leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. Come by to view the available floorplans. It's time to find your next place. Contact or stop by the 500 Polk Blvd leasing office to schedule a tour.
500 Polk Blvd is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50312 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community attendance zone.
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Life in Des Moines combines city living with Midwestern hospitality. The city's climate-controlled skywalk system connects downtown buildings, making it easy to navigate the urban core year-round, while the Principal Riverwalk offers scenic pathways along the Des Moines River. Gray's Lake Park spans 167 acres with boat rentals and floating boardwalks, and art enthusiasts can explore the Des Moines Art Center or the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Western Gateway. The East Village neighborhood features local boutiques and galleries housed in historic buildings.
Housing options in Des Moines include character-filled homes in Sherman Hill and apartment communities in downtown, with established neighborhoods like Beaverdale showcasing its signature brick homes. The city serves as a hub for insurance and financial services, with major employers including Principal Financial Group and Wells Fargo.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.5 mi |
500 Polk Blvd is within 5 minutes or 2.6 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
333 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
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Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,415 Students
Nearby
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
500 Polk Blvd Des Moines, IA 50312 is in Waterbury in the city of Des Moines. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.7 miles of the property. Five parks are within 5.4 miles, including Greenwood / Ashworth Park, Drake Municipal Observatory, and American Legion Park.
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