Historic Court Avenue

The Best of Old and New

For decades, historic Court Avenue has been a thriving destination for those who enjoy the way the area combines the best of the old and new.

There’s something powerful about a historic area that continues to breathe life into a city. That’s exactly what Court Avenue offers. Situated over several blocks between the Des Moines River on the east and the Polk County Courthouse on the west end, Court Avenue features a wide range of bars, nightclubs, restaurants and music venues that amplify the city’s heartbeat. In the same way, an ever-expanding offering of housing options are masterfully intertwined here — in both existing, repurposed structures, as well as in new, dedicated family living spaces. Living in the Court Avenue district, you’ll find the wonderfully repurposed Hotel Kirkwood condominiums and be in the center of the Des Moines Farmer’s Market, one of the largest and respected in the country!

Explore your options in historic Court Avenue and open up a new place to call home … one that offers the best of the old and new.