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Condos Iowa Polk County Des Moines East Village
$2,400 / Month

520 1/2 E Grand Ave

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Des Moines, IA 50309

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520 1/2 E Grand Ave
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East Village Downtown Des Moines has two bedroom/2.5 bathroom loft. Sets 2000 square feet, two levels located on upper level of a commercial lot on Grand Ave.The Historic East Village is located in downtown Des Moines on the east side of the Des Moines River near the the Iowa Capitol building. The East Village business district is easily accessible by exiting I-235 at E. 6th Street (Exit 8B) . The unit has exception architecture design with high quality fixture, appliances, material, and overall aesthetic character. Pets okay with additional fees. Responsible for all utilities. $125.00 administration fee. Renterswarehouse.

520 1/2 E Grand Ave is a condo located in Polk County and the 50309 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.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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East Village is known as Des Moines’ most vibrant and diverse district. Located between the Iowa State Capital and the Des Moines River in downtown Des Moines, East Village is a charming place to call home. The neighborhood is highly accessible by car, bike, bus, and even foot. History runs deep in East Village, recognized by historical museums and landmarks. The State Historical Museum of Iowa is a must-visit location to learn more about Iowa’s rich heritage. Historical landmarks can be found throughout town and include the Liberty Bell Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and American Revolution Memorial.

Shopping, fine dining, and an upbeat nightlife are perks of living in this wonderful downtown area. If you’re looking for live music, check out Wooly’s, a town hot spot for live entertainment. Get a drink before a show at the Iowa Taproom, a historic, industrial bar with an array of craft beers and locally crafted eats.

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Amenities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Drake University
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 16 min 9.2 mi
520 1/2 E Grand Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from Des Moines Area C.C., Urban. It is also near Grand View University and Drake University.
Transportation

520 1/2 E Grand Ave is near Des Moines International, located 6.1 miles or 13 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 13 min 6.1 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 520 1/2 E Grand Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
MacVilay Plaza
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
The Shoppes on East Grand
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
East Town Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
520 1/2 E Grand Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 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
Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Burke Park
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Science Center of Iowa
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Columbus Park
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Western Gateway Park
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
520 1/2 E Grand Ave has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center, Burke Park, and Science Center of Iowa.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
520 1/2 E Grand Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 21 min 12.4 mi
520 1/2 E Grand Ave is 12.4 miles and a 21 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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