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OFF MARKET

1271 E 36th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

2 Beds
2 Baths
864 sqft

$172,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,180/mo*

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$172,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,180/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

2 Baths

864 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1948

Living Area

864 sqft

Price/Sqft

$199

About this House

This house is possibly the most meticulously maintained home on the East Side. A very nice two bedroom two bath home with plenty of updates and character inside. Inside you are welcomed by a cozy formal dining room and warm hardwood floors. The kitchen has maple cabinets, tile granite counter tops and tile floor. The master bedroom has a big closet, can accommodate a king size bed no problem and offers easy access to the bathroom. The addition on the back of the home has a huge family room, vaulted ceilings and has access to the large patio, a very cool place to entertain. Downstairs in the walk-out basement is the 2nd bedroom, a 1/2 bath, laundry room and utility room with plenty of storage. This home has cement board siding, new roof, very nice landscaping, a large 10x24 patio, fire pit, fenced backyard and a nice storage shed with electricity. So many great features in this home and a $10,000 grant available through NFC (with qualifying credit) to add a garage

1271 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1948. It last sold for $95,000 on Mar 1, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $172,000, with a rent estimate of $1,325/month.

Home Details for 1271 E 36th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948Year Updated: 2006
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price History for 1271 E 36th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/01/2018	$95,000	Sold	DMMLS #553815
Recording Date 03/01/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/01/2018	$95,000	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

01/26/2018	$95,000	Pending	Agent Provided

01/22/2018	$95,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/17/2013	$77,500	Sold	DMMLS #406213
Recording Date 01/17/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/06/2012	$80,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,500 (-3%)
09/01/2012	$82,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/13/2007	$81,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/13/2007 Contract Date 09/05/2007 County Transfer Tax $130 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/31/2003	$48,589	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/31/2003 Contract Date 07/24/2003 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/01/1999	$28,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/01/1999 Contract Date 06/04/1999 County Transfer Tax $44 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,264
Assessment	$137,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1271 E 36th Ct

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1300 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$123,000	12/17/25	3	2	1,096

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FOR SALE
$165,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,272 sqft
1275 E 36th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $190,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,188 sqft
1301 E 36th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $166,500
4 bd
1 ba
1,072 sqft
1305 E 36th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,600
2 bd
1 ba
613 sqft
1309 E 36th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $162,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,068 sqft
1313 E 36th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $165,000
4 bd
1 ba
837 sqft
1312 E 37th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,500
5 bd
2 ba
840 sqft
1259 E 36th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,600
3 bd
2 ba
840 sqft
1255 E 36th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $138,100
3 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
1251 E 36th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $157,200
3 bd
1 ba
960 sqft
1247 E 36th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $121,700
2 bd
1 ba
576 sqft
1243 E 36th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,700
2 bd
1 ba
785 sqft
1239 E 36th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Revolution

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