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    $1,200/mo

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    5201 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

    2beds
    860sqft

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    Townhouse
    Available Fri Jul 17 2026
    No pets
    Central air
    Hookups laundry
    Detached parking
    Forced air

    What's special

    Full set of appliancesCentral airTwo large bedroomsRefinished hardwood floorsUpdated bathroomNew flooringAmple closet space
    Freshly updated 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch style duplex on the west end of Des Moines that is central to all that the metro has to offer. The updated kitchen has solid wood cabinets, newer countertops and a full set of appliances including stove, fridge, dishwasher and built-in microwave. Refinished hardwood floors flow throughout the unit that has a large living room, separate dining area and two large bedrooms with ample closet space. The updated bathroom has new flooring and updated vanity. One half of the basement has additional finish space with a bar that would make a great family room. It is a large room that is 400 square feet and offers lots of options for entertaining. The other half of the basement is unfinished and offers lots of space for storage and has washer/dryer hookups. The new HVAC system will keep your utilities low. There is a one car detached garage that you access off 52nd street. Landlord is responsible for all lawncare and tenant is responsible for snow removal in the winter. This is a no smoking unit. Tenant is responsible for all utilities. Unit has central air and gas heat. Lease term is one year. This is a no smoking unit. Lease is one year and tenant pays all utilities and is responsible for snow removal in the winter. Deposit is equal to one month's rent.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
    • Laundry: Hookups
    Features
    • WD Hookup
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 860 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10000857000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Property subtype: Townhouse

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/26/2026Listed for rent$1,200-4%$1/sqft
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    5/5/2025Listing removed$1,250$1/sqft
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    4/14/2025Listed for rent$1,250$1/sqft
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    8/5/2024Listing removed--
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    7/1/2024Listed for rent$1,250$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    12/21/2010Sold$144,500-9.6%$168/sqft
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    8/8/2010Listing removed$159,900$186/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #363180 Report a problem
    6/10/2010Listed for sale$159,900$186/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #363180 Report a problem

    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

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