212 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
What This House Offers
Your new home is fully renovated. 3 finished full bathrooms. Basement renovated and finished as well with its own shower, bathroom and living room area. All... appliances already installed and in working order. Large storage area in the backyard with electricity. Fairly close to downtown. Nice quiet neighborhood. 5 minute drive to grocery stores.
Renter pays for utilities, and completes home maintenance and landscaping needs.
Unit
- $1,950
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 14
Home Features
- Basement
- Ceiling Fans
- Storage Units
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
212 Thornton Ave is a single-family home for rent in Des Moines, IA
Fees and Policies
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No Pets Allowed
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Des Moines, IA 50315
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit20 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active78 / 100
Travel and Transit

Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
South Union Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Jackson Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Brody Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Lincoln Heights Lutheran School
Grades K-8
Private
Christ The King School
Grades PK-8
Private
Lincoln High School
Grades 9-12
Public
The Keystone School
Grades 6-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 8 min (3.8 mi)
Drake University
Drive: 11 min (5.1 mi)
Grand View University
Drive: 11 min (6.1 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 21 min (12.6 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 212 Thornton Ave proximity to Park Avenue Plaza, 2705 SW 9th St, and 2705 SW 9th St. Park Avenue Plaza is 0.5 miles away, and 2705 SW 9th St is within a 19 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 212 Thornton Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Mac Rae Park, Columbus Park, and Science Center of Iowa.
Airports
Living in Indianola Hills provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 9 minutes from 212 Thornton Ave.
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