# 1437 Mattern Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $198,000 ($204/sqft), built 1920, 972 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $1,059/mo. Listed 2 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $198,000 |
| Price/sqft | $204 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 972 |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 8,494 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 2 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,001 |
| Estimated Insurance | $58 |
| **Total** | **$1,059** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1920
- 0.20 acre lot

## Description

### Agent 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 1437 Mattern Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.610923, -93.598748
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.610923,-93.598748

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Scott Leff
- **Brokerage:** Iotis Realty, LLC
- **Phone:** 5156690923

## Primary Photo

![1437 Mattern Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b02061d8e3e1786816dbd194b4ceccf7l-f2020417694r.jpg)

*12 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1437-mattern-avenue-des-moines-ia-50316-a744984)*

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**MLS#:** 744984 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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