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What's it like to live in Grand Avenue?
Is Grand Avenue a good place to live?
Grand Avenue is a neighbourhood in Des-Moines. Homes for sale here run a median of about $250,000. There are 7 schools within the area. It's a quiet area with no major roads or rail lines running through it.
What are homes like in Grand Avenue?
There are 20 homes for sale in and around Grand Avenue, priced from $195,000 to $419,900 (median about $250,000). See the Homes page for current listings.
What schools are in Grand Avenue?
There are 7 schools in and around Grand Avenue including Montessori Children's House, Dowling Catholic High School, Clive Learning Academy. See the guide below for what's closest.
What's happening in Grand Avenue this week?
There are 30 events on this week in and around Grand Avenue, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
Who is Grand Avenue best for?
Based on what's here, Grand Avenue suits first-time buyers.
Choose your own adventure - Grand Avenue
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Three hand-picked days through Grand Avenue, every stop a real place.
More things to do →Through the lens
Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
What it costs to live in Grand Avenue
From homes on the market right now in and around Grand Avenue.
Schools in Grand Avenue
7 schools mapped in and around Grand Avenue, closest first — ratings shown where families have left them.
Showing the 6 closest of 7 schools in and around Grand Avenue.
Could you live here?
Falling for Grand Avenue? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.
Around town this week
Fresh from local news covering Grand Avenue and the surrounding area.
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Local tips
Insider knowledge from people who live here.
Good to know
What is there to do in Grand Avenue?
Grand Avenue has 0 parks and green spaces, 0 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Grand Avenue?
Most of Grand Avenue is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to Grand Avenue?
Grand Avenue sits in Des Moines, Iowa, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Grand Avenue?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Grand Avenue, and can connect you with a local agent.