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OFF MARKET

1279 E 36th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

2 Beds
1 Bath
480 sqft

$92,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$92,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

480 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1951

Living Area

480 sqft

Price/Sqft

$193

Parking

Garage

About this House

Home Sweet Home to this cozy ranch in Northeast Des Moines! Newer furnace, windies, storm doors, carpet and paint. 1 car detached garage and storage shed on the back of house. Easy access to the interstate for a quick commute around Des Moines. Own a home for less than rent! This home is located in the NFC green zone! Call for an appointment today!

1279 E 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 480 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1951. It last sold for $45,000 on May 8, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $92,500, with a rent estimate of $1,049/month.

Home Details for 1279 E 36th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6011 sqft

Price History for 1279 E 36th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/08/2020	$45,000	Sold	DMMLS #601091
Recording Date 05/08/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/08/2020	$60,000	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

04/17/2020	$60,000	Pending	Agent Provided

03/13/2020	$60,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/31/2014	$55,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/13/2014	$55,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/28/2012	$36,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/28/2012 Contract Date 12/21/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $57
04/26/2012	$15,000	Sold	DMMLS #394986
Recording Date 04/26/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/03/2012	$15,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,500 (-23%)
01/21/2012	$19,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/18/2011	$41,500	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

02/14/2011	$41,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,500 (-3%)
12/31/2010	$43,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-9%)
10/22/2010	$47,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/01/2009	$47,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/28/2008	$47,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,200 (-4%)
07/02/2008	$49,200	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/29/2001	$39,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/29/2001 Contract Date 06/26/2001 County Transfer Tax $62 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	$1,586
Assessment	$74,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1279 E 36th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2004 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.67	Single-Family Home	$47,500	09/12/25	2	1	832

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $149,200
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
Est. $174,500
3 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $155,200
2 bd
1 ba
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OFF MARKET
Est. $168,700
2 bd
1 ba
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OFF MARKET
Est. $142,000
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FOR SALE
$162,500
3 bd
1 ba
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RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,094 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $110,600
2 bd
1 ba
528 sqft
1263 E 36th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,000
2 bd
1 ba
786 sqft
1259 E 36th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,376 sqft
1247 E 36th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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