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.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/25)
$335,000
1147 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
5beds
2,048sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1910
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$330,900 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Welcoming foyerMain-level bedroomHalf bathFenced backyardGarden potentialDining areaEat-in kitchen
- 146 days
- 212
- 20
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: $164/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
$330,900
$314,000 - $347,000
$2,176/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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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