$1,280
Total Monthly Price
5905 New York Ave
Des Moines, IA 50322
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515-305-2532
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
784 sq ft
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Available
Available Apr 1
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- Pets Allowed
- Yard
- Basement
5905 New York Ave
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$1,280 deposit,
Available Apr 1
Renovated 2 bed / 1 bath duplex unit in the Merle Hay sub division of Des Moines. Recent updates include: kitchen cabinets, kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances including: dishwasher, over-the-range microwave, oven / range, refrigerator, and garbage disposal, kitchen and bathroom faucets, luxury vinyl plank and tile flooring, ceiling fans and light fixtures, dual-flush high efficiency toilet, bathroom vanity and mirror, tiled shower with built-in shelving, windows, cordless window blinds, interior doors, and exterior doors. You can view a virtual tour of the home by searching "Virtual Tour of 5905 New York Avenue, Des Moines, IA" on YT. Additional features of this unit include: full private basement with storage space, washer & dryer hookups, central air conditioning and heat, private driveway for off-street parking, fully fenced yard, and a utility shed for outdoor storage. This home is located only a few minutes South of the Merle Hay Mall and a few minutes West of the Beaverdale area which both include many dining and entertainment options. Residents are allowed up to two pets (cats and dogs welcomed; pitbulls, staffordshire terriers, rottweilers, and mastiff's are not permitted dog breeds; pets to be approved at property manager discretion) with additional pet rent and refundable deposit. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises, indoor or outdoor. Residents pay all utilities. Background and credit checks will be performed on all applicants. Please call, text, or email to schedule a showing
5905 New York Ave is a townhome located in Polk County and the 50322 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community attendance zone.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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.
Townhome Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Microwave
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Tile Floors
- Basement
- Storage Space
- Yard
Fees and Policies
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.
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Parking
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Property Information
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Built in 1968
Contact
- Listed by Derek Vander Veen
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Location
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Located about five miles northwest of Downtown Des Moines, Merle Hay is a peaceful suburb home to Iowa’s largest mall—Merle Hay Mall, a premier shopping and entertainment destination. Aside from the many shops and eateries on the outskirts of the massive mall, Merle Hay is largely residential.
Residents enjoy a broad range of apartments and houses available for rent throughout the neighborhood. Several local parks and playgrounds contribute to Merle Hay’s family-friendly atmosphere in addition to top-notch schools. Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden are all proximate to the neighborhood as well. Getting around from Merle Hay is easy with access to I-235, I-35, and I-80.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.5 mi |
5905 New York Ave is within 7 minutes or 3.6 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
305 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
664 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
991 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
388 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
156 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
Nearby
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Amenities
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Tile Floors
- Basement
- Storage Space
- Yard
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5905 New York Ave
Des Moines, IA 50322