Carpenter pairs quiet, tree-canopied blocks with quick access to urban energy in Des Moines. Set between the collegiate buzz of Drake and the storied streets of Sherman Hill, the neighborhood sits near the Ingersoll–Grand corridors, where the pedestrian-friendly The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand showcase local dining, coffeehouses, and public art. Weekends often lead residents west to the galleries and sculpture gardens at the Des Moines Art Center, while downtown theaters and employers are only minutes away.
Families value the strong school options through Des Moines Public Schools. Many neighborhood students attend Roosevelt High School and Callanan Middle School, and continuing-education opportunities abound at nearby Drake University. For commuters, frequent DART routes and upgraded bike lanes along Ingersoll streamline daily travel, with a straightforward drive to jobs in West Des Moines and county services in Polk County.
Housing here ranges from classic early-20th-century foursquares and Craftsman bungalows to thoughtfully updated homes, all set on walkable streets where neighbors wave from porches and weekend block gatherings aren’t uncommon. With parks, culture, and everyday conveniences close at hand, Carpenter delivers the ease of central-city living without losing a neighborhood feel.
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