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  • $251,000

    2820 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    1beds
    550sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $251,000 Zestimate®
    $456/sqft
    $684 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $251,000

    $213,000 - $299,000

    $684/mo

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    What's special

    Drake Collection from Lenox Properties 2820 Cottage Grove Des Moines, IA 50312 Schedule a tour of this attractive 1BR with private entrance, front porch, and updated kitchen. The convenient location is only 7-10 minutes to downtown, 5 minutes to the bars and restaurants on Ingersoll, and two blocks to Drake University. You can enjoy the ambience of living close to the cultural and athletic events of an NCAA Division I University, including football, basketball, and the world-class Drake Relays. Walking distance to Kum & Go Market, Wahlgreens Pharmacy, Hugo's Restaurant, Sushi, Mexican, and other eating options. The Drake area is currently undergoing an exciting transformation with over $100 million in development coming to the area, featuring new restaurants and a new hotel on University Avenue. Rent includes heat and off-street parking. Coin laundry in building. The property is professionally managed with full-time maintenance staff and 24-hour emergency service. LEASE TERMS **Rent includes heat **Security deposit equal to one month rent subject to income and credit **One-year lease **Non-smoking building **One cat considered with $500 refundable pet deposit and $50 monthly pet fee Thank you and have a nice day. LENOX PROPERTIES "Your First Choice in Apartment Living" Rent includes heat and off-street parking.

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    Zillow last checked: 11 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 18, 2025 at 11:00pm

    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Shared
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 550 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Heating included in rent, Private Entrance
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09003713000000

    Construction

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

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $750
    • Application fee: $50

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 08/01/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/27/2020Sold$145,000+34.3%$264/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    3/7/2017Sold$108,000+20%$196/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    7/14/2016Sold$90,000+7.8%$164/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #518766
    6/3/2002Sold$83,500+50.5%$152/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    10/29/1999Sold$55,500-0.9%$101/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$3,548 +5.7%$203,000
    2023$3,356 -14.4%$203,000 +23%
    2022$3,922 +16.9%$165,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Drake

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