About This Home

A completely fenced yard provides defined outdoor space for this 1920 single-family home at 1437 Mattern Avenue in Des Moines. The 972-square-foot residence offers two bedrooms and one bathroom, with new carpet in the bedrooms, new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the rest of the home, and fresh paint throughout.

The layout includes a separate formal dining room, creating a dedicated space for meals or gatherings. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher, while a washer and dryer are also included. A new water heater adds to the recent updates.

Outside, the property sits on a 0.20-acre lot and includes a deck. The garage is partially finished, providing additional utility. Central air and natural gas forced-air heating support year-round comfort. Listed at $192,000, this Des Moines home combines updated interior finishes with practical features and a manageable two-bedroom layout.

Key Features

  • Built in 1920
  • 0.20 acre lot

Property Details

1 full
1920

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,027/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$139
Interest$832
Insurance$56

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1437 Mattern Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50316

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SeparateFormalDiningRoom

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Flooring

Carpet

Construction

VinylSiding

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1437 Mattern Avenue is listed at $192,000 ($198/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,027 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1920, 0.20 acre lot. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Scott Leff and can be reached at 5156690923.

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Scott Leff

Agent at Iotis Realty LLC

(515) 669-0923

Listed by Iotis Realty LLC · Broker phone: (888) 554-6847 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 744984· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 88 days on PropertySimple

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1437 Mattern Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

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