# 1533 E 36th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $135,000 ($142/sqft), built 1939, 948 sqft. > A/C, 1-car garage. Est. $722/mo. Listed 21 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $135,000 | | Price/sqft | $142 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 948 | | Year Built | 1939 | | Lot Size | 15,290 sqft (0.35 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Garage | 1-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 21 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $683 | | Estimated Insurance | $39 | | **Total** | **$722** | ## Key Amenities - A/C - 1-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1939 - 0.35 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description Priced at $135,000, more than $25,000 below its current assessed value, this three-bedroom East Side ranch offers an affordable opportunity to make a home your own. The layout includes all three bedrooms and the full bathroom on the main floor. You'll also have an unfinished basement, a 19x20 detached garage, and a generous 0.35-acre lot. The home needs some repairs and updates, but depending on your expectations, you may be able to move in and improve it over time. Two important updates are already complete, including a new central A/C in 2026 and a roof replacement in 2020. Conveniently located near East Side shopping, dining, and major routes. If you've been waiting for an affordable three-bedroom home with a garage, basement, large yard, and room to add value, this one deserves a closer look. ## Location - **Address:** 1533 E 36th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317 - **County:** Polk - **Coordinates:** 41.607132, -93.545516 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.607132,-93.545516 ## Virtual Tour & Media - **Video Tour:** https://mosaics-media.com/1533-E-36th-St/idx ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Tracy Adams - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Concepts - **Phone:** 5153604374 - **Broker Phone:** (515) 276-2872 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1533-E-36th-St_Des-Moines_IA_50317_M87972-54635?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=748396&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f3825027603r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f4061990028r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f4097946169r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f2230318816r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f1249584148r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f1341528218r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f3418016453r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f98903800r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f1757816425r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f1611620962r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f3210187083r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f3959772853r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f1227836512r.jpg) ![1533 E 36th Street - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45d5186e3fc01800575f4f64917f4ae9l-f1535874606r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 748396 | **Updated:** 2026-09-21 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1533-e-36th-street-des-moines-ia-50317-a748396) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1533-e-36th-street-des-moines-ia-50317-a748396#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1533-e-36th-street-des-moines-ia-50317-a748396", "name": "1533 E 36th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317", "description": "Priced at $135,000, more than $25,000 below its current assessed value, this three-bedroom East Side ranch offers an affordable opportunity to make a home your own. The layout includes all three bedrooms and the full bathroom on the main floor. You'll also have an unfinished basement, a 19x20 detached garage, and a generous 0.35-acre lot. 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