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Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

1821 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$850 - $1,600 1 - 2 1 - 2
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Pricing and Floor Plans

* 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. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 6, 9, 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1902
  • 13 units / 3 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Surface Lot

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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Property Highlights

  • gourmet kitchen
  • off street private parking
  • secure entry
  • Spacious living and dining area
  • storage
  • two baths (one full bath & one 3/4 bath)

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Basement
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Crown Molding
  • Den
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Courtyard
  • Maintenance on site
  • Utilities Included
  • Vintage Building

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Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable70 / 100

Transit

Some public transit40 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable70 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable70 / 100

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Active71 / 100

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Transit

Airport
Des Moines International
12 min Drive
Des Moines International

Moving to Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats proximity to Ingersoll Square. Ingersoll Square is 0.2 miles away.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden, Western Gateway Park, and Drake Park.

Airports

Living in Sherman Hill provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 11 minutes from Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

4 rating

Edmunds Fine Arts Academy

Grades K-5

Public

4 rating

Walnut Street School

Grades PK-5

Public

3 rating

Callanan Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

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St Anthony Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Private

4 rating

Roosevelt High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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The Keystone School

Grades 6-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Drake University

Drive: 4 min (1.6 mi)

Des Moines Area C.C., Urban

Drive: 4 min (1.7 mi)

Grand View University

Drive: 9 min (5 mi)

Des Moines Area C.C., West

Drive: 18 min (12.6 mi)

About Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

Welcome to Wellsport/Portwell, located in the heart of Sherman Hill, Des Moines' most charming and historic neighborhood! These beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment homes offer the perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience... .

Apartment Features:
- Spacious kitchen & open living/entertaining space
- Stainless steel appliances
- In-unit washer & dryer
- Central air conditioning
- Free basement storage

Enjoy the character of Sherman Hill while living in a home designed for comfort and style. Conveniently located near downtown Des Moines, you'll have easy access to local dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats is an apartment community in Des Moines, IA

Contact

Property Address:
1821 Woodland Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone Number: (515) 461-7546
Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • SaturdayCLOSED

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