BIG BUYER INCENTIVE! Seller willing to pay for a 2-1 temporary interest rate buydown with an acceptable offer! Enjoy a reduced interest rate for the first two years, subject to lender approval and financing guidelines. Step into something special at 1147 36th St. in Des Moines' Drake Neighborhood! This character-filled American Foursquare offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and over 2,600 finished sq ft across four levels.
The main floor features a spacious living room, dining area, eat-in kitchen, bedroom, half bath and laundry. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a primary suite with private bath and walk-in closet. The finished attic adds flexible space for an office, studio or potential 6th bedroom.
The basement has its own entrance, bedroom, living area, galley kitchen, full bath and laundry, offering potential for extended living or rental use, subject to local requirements. Previously used as a vacation rental and home to a small business, this property offers incredible versatility.
Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard, garden potential, front and rear off-street parking and possible future garage space. Near Drake University, shopping, dining and interstate access. Eligible for Neighborhood Finance Corporation and Invest DSM program funds; buyer and project qualifications apply.
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (10/28)
$319,900
1147 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
5beds
2,048sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1910
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$318,100 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Character-filled american foursquareHalf bathWalk-in closetFenced backyardGarden potentialDining areaEat-in kitchen
- 191 days
- 225
- 28
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan Rohlf 515-442-0625,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 70047
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,048
- Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 148
Details
- Parcel number: 09003303000000
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $281,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,136
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Estimated market value
$318,100
$302,000 - $334,000
$2,451/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2026 | Price change | $319,900-1.6%$156/sqft |
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| 10/1/2026 | Price change | $325,000-3%$159/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $335,000-1.5%$164/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $340,000-1.4%$166/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $345,000-1.4%$168/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+45.8%$171/sqft |
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| 5/12/2022 | Sold | $240,000-9.4%$117/sqft |
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| 12/30/2021 | Pending sale | $265,000$129/sqft |
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| 12/3/2021 | Price change | $265,000-5.3%$129/sqft |
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| 11/16/2021 | Price change | $279,900+0.3%$137/sqft |
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| 11/16/2021 | Price change | $279,000-0.3%$136/sqft |
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| 11/16/2021 | Price change | $279,900-3.1%$137/sqft |
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| 10/23/2021 | Price change | $288,900-3.4%$141/sqft |
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| 10/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $299,000$146/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,136 +2.1% | $281,100 +9.9% |
| 2024 | $5,032 +14.7% | $255,800 |
| 2023 | $4,386 +5.8% | $255,800 +37.5% |
| 2022 | $4,144 +5.3% | $186,100 |
| 2021 | $3,936 -3.6% | $186,100 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $4,084 +10.6% | $166,300 |
| 2019 | $3,692 +1.2% | $166,300 +14% |
| 2018 | $3,650 | $145,900 |
| 2017 | $3,650 +10.5% | $145,900 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $3,304 | $134,100 |
| 2015 | $3,304 +14.8% | $134,100 +10.6% |
| 2014 | $2,878 | $121,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $121,300 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $121,000 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $120,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $120,200 -3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $124,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $124,400 +17% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $106,300 +6.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $99,770 +17.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $84,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $84,800 |
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