1533 E 36th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
3
Bed
1
Bath
948Sqft
0.35Acre(Lot)
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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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 3Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished -
Flooring Information
Laminate, Vinyl -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air
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Building Information
Year Built: 1939 Building Area Total: 948 Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Stories: 1 Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Main Square Feet: 0.351 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.351 Lot Size Square Feet: 15290 Lot Description: Irregular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $138000 Cash, Conventional
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 06005629001000 Annual Tax: $3119.02 Tax Legal Desc: LTS 75 & 76 GRAYS WOODS
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Parking Information
Detached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1
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Utility Information
Cable Available -
Location Information
Direction: West on 8th St SW in Altoona, continue onto NE Hubbell Ave, South on E 33rd St, East on Dubuque Ave, North on E 36th St, home on the east side of the road. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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Nearby Home Value
| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2778 NE Broadway Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $214,900 | 3 | 2 | 921 | 0.35 Acre |
| 3124 Woodbury Circle, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $549,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,428 | 0.44 Acre |
| 5427 Leyden Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $430,990 | 3 | 2 | 1,800 | -- |
| 5417 Leyden Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $435,990 | 3 | 2 | 1,800 | -- |
| 5407 Leyden Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $445,990 | 3 | 2 | 1,870 | -- |
| 5397 Leyden Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $488,990 | 3 | 3 | 1,921 | -- |
| 3221 Brook Landing Court, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $445,990 | 3 | 2 | 1,800 | -- |
| 5660 Brook View Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $354,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,321 | -- |
| 5668 Brook View Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $345,750 | 3 | 2 | 1,321 | 0.17 Acre |
| 5680 Brook View Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $361,750 | 3 | 3 | 1,578 | 0.17 Acre |
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