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
12 Month Lease
Home Features
- Basement
- Ceiling Fans
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
212 Thornton Ave is a single-family home for rent in Des Moines, IA
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
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Des Moines, IA 50315
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable
Transit
Limited public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
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Travel and Transit
Airport
8 min Drive
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, McKinley Plaza, and Indianola Road Park Plaza. Park Avenue Plaza is 0.5 miles away, and McKinley Plaza is within a 22 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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