$340,000

1147 36th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

  • 5 beds |
  • 4 baths |
  • 2,048 sqft
  • Property Icon Duplex
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1910
  • Property Lot Size Icon7,405sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $166/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 months ago

Property 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.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
April 30, 2026
Data Last Updated:
July 26, 2026 at 5:18AM
Listing Office:
Keller Williams Legacy Group : (319) 423-4139
Listing Agent:
Ryan Rohlf : (515) 442-0625
MLS ID:
739689
  • General: Dining AreaEat-in KitchenWindow Treatments
  • Appliances: DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Basement: FinishedPartially Finished
  • Flooring: CarpetTile
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
  • General: Patio
  • Style: Two StoryThree StoryDuplex
  • Other Structures: PatioOpen
  • Roofing: AsphaltShingle
  • General: Metal Siding2Block
  • Road/Access: Asphalt
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Des Moines Independent
  • County: Polk
  • Zoning: NX1N 1/2 LOT 13 KAUFFMAN PLACE09003303000000
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Ryan Rohlf , Keller Williams Legacy Group

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