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.
Legal: N 1/2 LOT 13 KAUFFMAN PLACE
739689
$325,000
Sale
Duplex
TwoStory,ThreeStory,Duplex
Residential
1147 36th Street
Des Moines
Polk
IA
50311
5
600
2048
4
1
2
1
2
Finished, PartiallyFinished
2048
7400
Des Moines West
5136
1910
Des Moines Independent
Wood
RectangularLot
Patio
DiningArea, EatInKitchen, WindowTreatments
TwoStory, ThreeStory, Duplex
Carpet, Tile
Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
ForcedAir, Gas, NaturalGas
Public
PublicSewer
CentralAir
No
MetalSiding
Keller Williams Legacy Group, Ryan Rohlf (515.442.0625)