2002 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Please read this first part carefully before applying or inquiring as this is not a typical duplex situation. The neighboring unit is owner (landlord) occupied while being remodeled during normal business hours only. You will essentially be neighbors with your landlord Mon-Fri, 9-5 and periodic weekends for the foreseeable future. We are a 100% local family owned business with 10 other nearby properties and the neighboring unit is the center of operations for the business. Some benefits of this include more privacy, non corporate, smoke free property, peace and quite around the clock, maintenance can be performed quickly, no sharing of the front or backyard space, extra driveway parking space, rent payment dropbox on site etc. If you think these criteria would be no conflict with your day to day use of the place and are willing to follow the basic rules and terms of the lease then I look forward to meeting you and showing the property. My goal is to make you feel at home without the burden of unpredictable neighbors. Please feel free to schedule an appointment to see it in person and we can discuss it further at that time. Thank you. This property is set smack dab in the middle of the Franklin Ave neighborhood 10 blocks from Beaverdale to the east and 10 blocks from Windsor Heights to the west. A highly desirable neighborhood that isn't just a place to live, it's a tight knit community. A diverse neighborhood of multi-family and single family homes and friendly neighbors all around this area with the Franklin Avenue library and community center literally 1/2 block away. This property features updated appliances, countertops and cabinets. Huge picture window looking out onto the street from the large living room with original hard wood floors all throughout. Originally built in the 1950's and updated throughout the decades while also retaining some of its mid century charm. The open floor plan in the front part of the house leaves tons of options for cooking, dining and living space while the back provides bedroom privacy and additional built in storage. Very large but unfinished basement has tons of space for miscellaneous use or storage and laundry. This unit is located on the driveway side of the property making it very easily accessible through either of the two main entry doors. Newer insulated double hung windows and high efficiency furnace/AC will keep your utility costs low year round. All appliances are included, glass top electric stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer. 12 month standard lease required. Security deposit and first months rent due at lease signing. Utilities are the responsibility of the tenant. Renters insurance will be required. Applicants must not have any financial judgements pending or evictions on record form the past 5 years. No outstanding debts in collections or a history of financial crimes. Utilities are required to be placed into the leaseholders name (Mid American, Des Moines Water Works). The unit is set up with basic level Century Link internet that can be transferred (if needed) for $50 per month or also upgraded to 1gbps. Inquires for appointments and applications can be submitted directly through Zillow. Your initial application does not need to have credit history included. If your qualifications are adequate enough to be approved then a credit history may be requested at that time. We try our best to respond to all messages as quickly as possible within normal business hours but it can occasionally take up to 48 hours to respond. The listing may be deactivated periodically to keep up with inquires and appointment scheduling so if you request or schedule an appointment and later notice the listing is deactivated that doesn't mean it is unavailable. We operate during normal business hours with some exceptions depending on scheduling. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Saturdays, Sundays (if needed) Pet fees. Small Dog (15lb or less) $125 up front fee with additional $25 per month. Large Dog (16lb or more) $200 up front fee with additional $50 per month. Cat $200 with additional $50 per month. About our company. Optimum Real Estate Services LLC is a local family owned and operated company. We have been providing secure rental housing in the Des Moines area for more than 30 years and pride ourselves on having positive relationships with our tenants. We do our very best to keep our properties in tip top shape and all are inspected and certified through the City of Des Moines Neighborhood Inspection Division. Most maintenance requests can be completed within 24 hours depending on the project. Thank you for your interest in Optimum properties and we look forward to hearing from you. Thank you. 12 month standard lease required. Security deposit and first months rent due at lease signing. Utilities are the responsibility of the tenant. Renters insurance will be required. No application fees. Applicants must not have any financial judgements pending, outstanding debts in collections or a history of financial crimes.