1533 E 36th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

Des Moines
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1533 E 36th Street,Des Moines, IA 50317
$138,000
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  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 948 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: tracy adams
Office: re/max concepts
MLS#:748396
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$138,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$145.57

About this home

Opportunity is knocking at 1533 E 36th Street! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath East Side ranch offers a hard-to-find price point, plus a basement, 19x20 detached garage, and room to build equity over time. The home has had major improvements, including a brand-new A/C in 2026, a roof replacement in 2020, and more. Inside, you’ll find 948 sq. ft. on the main level, a functional layout, good space, and an unfinished basement for extra storage. The home needs some cosmetic updates, but it is move-in ready! Excellent equity potential, practical, affordable, and full of potential in a market where homes under $140k with this much potential are hard to find. Don’t wait on this one!

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Home facts

  • Year built:1939
  • Listing ID #:748396
  • Added:4 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 06, 2026 at 03:12 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Laminate, Vinyl
  • Dining Description:Dining Area
  • Kitchen Description:Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:948 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1939
  • Building area:948 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.35 Acres
  • Lot Features:Irregular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Ranch
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Description:Block

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$138,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$145.57
  • Tax amount:$3,119

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Smoke Detectors

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1

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