Small footprint, big opportunity. This move-in-ready home is a great option for a first-time buyer, single professional, downsizer, or anyone looking for a comfortable place that is easy to manage. With newer appliances, an updated HVAC system, a roof in good condition, and a smaller yard, much of the major maintenance has already been addressed, helping make ownership feel simpler and more affordable.
The manageable lot means less mowing, less exterior upkeep, and more time to enjoy the home itself. Inside, the efficient layout makes great use of the space without giving you more house than you need. It’s a practical option for someone who wants the privacy and independence of owning a home without the workload that often comes with a larger property.
If you’ve been looking for a home that feels fresh, manageable, and easy to settle into, this one offers a great opportunity to start building equity while enjoying a low-maintenance lifestyle.
For sale
Price cut: $15.9K (9/30)
$119,000
1270 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
550sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
6,011 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Efficient layoutUpdated hvac systemRoof in good conditionSmaller yardNewer appliances
- 20 days
- 416
- 32
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Frank (515)776-7081,
NextHome Your Way
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749009
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 550
- Total interior livable area: 550 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,011 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 060/05854000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
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: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,745
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,067/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Price change | $119,000-11.8%$216/sqft |
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| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $134,900$245/sqft |
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| 9/11/2026 | Pending sale | $134,900$245/sqft |
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| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $134,900+22.7%$245/sqft |
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| 1/28/2025 | Price change | $109,900-8.3%$200/sqft |
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| 1/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $119,900$218/sqft |
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| 1/19/2025 | Pending sale | $119,900$218/sqft |
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| 1/9/2025 | Price change | $119,900+24.2%$218/sqft |
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| 9/25/2024 | Price change | $96,500-2.5%$175/sqft |
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| 9/9/2024 | Price change | $99,000-9.8%$180/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Pending sale | $109,800$200/sqft |
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| 8/16/2024 | Price change | $109,800-0.1%$200/sqft |
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| 7/19/2024 | Price change | $109,900-1.4%$200/sqft |
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| 6/27/2024 | Price change | $111,500-3%$203/sqft |
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| 6/11/2024 | Price change | $114,900-2.6%$209/sqft |
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| 5/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $118,000+2.6%$215/sqft |
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| 9/5/2023 | Sold | $115,000-4.2%$209/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Pending sale | $119,999$218/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Price change | $119,999-7.7%$218/sqft |
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| 7/5/2023 | Price change | $129,999-7.1%$236/sqft |
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| 6/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $139,999+154.5%$255/sqft |
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| 3/29/2023 | Sold | $55,000-15.4%$100/sqft |
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| 3/17/2023 | Pending sale | $65,000$118/sqft |
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| 3/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $65,000-39.8%$118/sqft |
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| 6/12/2015 | Sold | $108,000+188%$196/sqft |
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| 6/26/2003 | Sold | $37,500$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,550 +2.1% | $92,600 +19.9% |
| 2024 | $1,518 +1.7% | $77,200 |
| 2023 | $1,492 +0.8% | $77,200 +22% |
| 2022 | $1,480 +5.7% | $63,300 |
| 2021 | $1,400 -3.7% | $63,300 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $1,454 +8% | $56,100 |
| 2019 | $1,346 +1.1% | $56,100 +12% |
| 2018 | $1,332 | $50,100 |
| 2017 | $1,332 +6.4% | $50,100 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $1,252 | $47,500 |
| 2015 | $1,252 +5.6% | $47,500 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $1,186 | $46,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $46,300 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $46,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $46,500 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $51,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $51,500 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $49,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $49,800 +15% |
| 2006 | -- | $43,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $43,300 +10.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $39,110 +19.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $32,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $32,700 |
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Neighborhood: Gray's Woods
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







