Many recent updates to this home including new water heater, new carpet in the bedrooms, new LVP everywhere else, and fresh paint throughout. Garage is partially finished. Yard is completely fenced.
For sale
Price cut: $4K (8/10)
$194,000
1437 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
972sqft
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Get pre-qualifiedN/A
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,494 Square Feet Lot
$189,800 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garage is partially finishedFresh paint throughoutNew lvp everywhere elseYard is completely fenced
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Listed by:
Scott Leff (888)554-6847,
Iotis Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744984
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 972
- Total interior livable area: 972 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 8,494 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 170
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11001715000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,386
- Date on market: 7/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$189,800
$180,000 - $199,000
$1,206/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Price change | $194,000-2%$200/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #744984 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $198,000+407.7%$204/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #744984 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/1992 | Sold | $39,000$40/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,197 +192.6% | $170,400 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $2,460 -11% | $151,200 |
| 2023 | $2,764 +0.9% | $151,200 +16.8% |
| 2022 | $2,740 +7.6% | $129,500 |
| 2021 | $2,546 -3.5% | $129,500 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $2,638 +13% | $113,900 |
| 2019 | $2,334 +1.4% | $113,900 +15.5% |
| 2018 | $2,302 | $98,600 |
| 2017 | $2,302 +6.5% | $98,600 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $2,162 | $94,100 |
| 2015 | $2,162 +9.1% | $94,100 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $1,982 | $89,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,700 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,600 -7.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $96,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $96,800 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $94,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $94,900 +10.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $85,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $85,900 +16.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $73,750 +17.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,580 |
| 2001 | -- | $62,580 |
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Neighborhood: Union Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Cattell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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