Step through the looking glass into a home where timeless charm and modern magic meet! This whimsical early 1900s Four Square beauty invites you into over 2,200 sq ft of delightfully finished space across three storybook levels. Original hardwood floors, elegant white trim, and dreamy arched doorways create a sense of wonder from the moment you arrive. Sunlight dances through large windows in the living and dining rooms, setting the perfect stage for gatherings big and small. The kitchen is a modern fairytale, featuring quartz countertops, subway tile, open shelving, and three cheerful windows above the sink, all surrounding a gas stove fit for a feast. On the main floor, you'll also find a laundry nook, full bath, and charming built-in cubbies straight out of a storybook. The second level hosts four cozy bedrooms and full bath, while a hidden staircase leads to the finished attic - a magical fifth bedroom or flexible retreat. The waterproofed basement is brimming with potential, and recent updates like a 2020 roof and 2021 leaf guard system mean less worry and more adventure. Outside, your enchanted garden awaits: a shaded back deck, two-car garage, and a firepit perfect for twilight tales, toasted marshmallows, and cozy evenings under the stars. Tucked in the heart of the beloved Roosevelt neighborhood, just a short walk from parks, shops, and a bakery that's pure magic with quick access to I-235 for easy escapes. You're not just buying a home, you're stepping into a story.
For sale
$379,900
1126 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
5beds
2,244sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
8,886.24 Square Feet Lot
$370,400 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterproofed basementCharming built-in cubbiesOriginal hardwood floorsSubway tileLarge windowsCozy bedroomsDreamy arched doorways
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Listing updated: May 02, 2025 at 01:40pm
Listed by:
Mallory Ringgenberg (515)975-2363,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Kelsey Russell 515-480-9388,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 717243
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,244
- Total interior livable area: 2,244 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,886.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 148
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09003309000000
- Zoning: R1-60
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Three Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $342,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,906
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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