Neighborhood
Living downtown, mostly on foot
Groceries, the bus hub, the big employers and Court Avenue are all within about a mile of the door.
Errands and getting around
| Place | On foot |
|---|---|
| Hy-Vee, 420 Court Ave | 0.3 mi |
| DART Central Station | 0.3 mi |
| Gateway Market | 1.5 mi |
DART Central Station is the downtown hub for Des Moines buses. In the building there is secure bike storage with a full repair stand and wash station. We don't have confirmed vehicle parking details to publish yet; ask the leasing team.
Work
| Place | On foot |
|---|---|
| Polk County Courthouse | 0.3 mi |
| EMC Insurance | 0.4 mi |
| Wells Fargo (Walnut St campus) | 0.7 mi |
| Principal Financial (711 High St) | 0.8 mi |
| Nationwide (1100 Locust St) | 0.8 mi |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | 1.4 mi |
Evenings and weekends
| Place | On foot |
|---|---|
| Court Avenue district | 0.4 mi |
| Principal Park | 0.4 mi |
| Downtown Farmers' Market (Court Ave) | 0.4 mi |
| Principal Riverwalk | 0.6 mi |
| Casey's Center | 1.0 mi |
| Pappajohn Sculpture Park | 1.0 mi |
| East Village | 1.1 mi |
| Iowa State Capitol | 1.5 mi |
| Gray's Lake Park | 1.6 mi |
Further out
| Place | By car |
|---|---|
| Drake University | 3.6 mi |
| Des Moines International Airport | 5.0 mi |
Walking distances by the walking route from our door, driving by road, measured October 2026.
Questions people ask
Can I live downtown without a car?
Many residents' daily needs are walkable from here: the downtown Hy-Vee is 0.3 miles, DART Central Station 0.3, and the big downtown employers between 0.4 and 0.8 miles. The airport is a 5.0-mile drive.
Is there a grocery store nearby?
Yes. The Hy-Vee at 420 Court Ave is 0.3 miles on foot.
How far is the East Village?
1.1 miles on foot, across the river.