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$335,000
 $1,798 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

1147 36th Street,Des Moines, IA 50311

Des Moines, IA 50311

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Description

Step into something special at 1147 36th St. in Des Moines' vibrant Drake Neighborhood. This American Foursquare-style home offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and over 2,600 square feet of finished space across four levels, blending original character, flexible living options, and incredible potential. The main floor features a welcoming foyer, spacious living room, dining area, eat-in kitchen, main-level bedroom, half bath, and laundry. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with ensuite bath and large walk-in closet. The finished attic adds even more usable space and could serve as a potential 6th bedroom, home office, playroom, art studio, den, or retreat. The basement has its own private entrance and offers possibilities as an in-law suite, guest quarters, or potential 1-bedroom rental setup with living space, full bath, galley kitchen, and laundry. Previously used as a vacation rental and once home to a long-running small business, this Drake-area property offers rare flexibility. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard, garden potential, front and rear off-street parking, and possible future garage space. Eligible for both Neighborhood Finance Corporation and Invest DSM program funds, this home adds opportunity for qualified buyers. Near Drake University, shops, restaurants, services, and interstate access, 1147 36th St. is character-filled and ready for its next chapter.

Details

MLS #739689
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleDuplex
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1910
Days On Site117
Listing Provided ByKeller Williams Legacy Group | Ryan Rohlf

Features

Bed(s)5
Bath(s) 4 Total
SQ Feet2,048
BasementY
Story(s)2
ZoningNX1
Acreage0.17

Exterior

Lot FeaturesRectangular Lot

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount5136

Area Information

StateIA
CountyPolk
CityDes Moines
Zip Code50311
AreaDes Moines West
Listing VS Median (in 50311)
Price:
$335,000
low | high
Med:
$234,900
79.880597014925% of Average
sqft:
2,048
low | high
Med:
1,020
100% of Average
$ / sqft:
$164
low | high
Med:
$230
9.211237928007% of Average
On site:
117
low | high
Med:
22
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

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StateIA
CountyPolk
CityDes Moines
Zip Code50311
AreaDes Moines West
Listing VS Median (in 50311)
Price:
$335,000
low | high
Med:
$234,900
79.880597014925% of Average
sqft:
2,048
low | high
Med:
1,020
100% of Average
$ / sqft:
$164
low | high
Med:
$230
9.211237928007% of Average
On site:
117
low | high
Med:
22
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Nearby Listings (Within 1/10 mile)
Price: $251K - $418K
sqft: 1,500 - 2,500
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$145,000
1144 35th Street
Des Moines, IA 50311
Listing Updated: August 25, 2026 at 1:26:48 PM PDT
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