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  • Price cut: $6.5K (9/16)
    $192,000

    1400 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

    3beds
    988sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1951
    8,450.64 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $194/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Open-concept basementCorner lot
    Welcome to 1400 Mattern Avenue, a charming **three-bedroom, two-bathroom** home on a **corner lot** in Des Moines. This beautifully updated property features a **three-car garage** connected to the house by a breezeway, providing added convenience and shelter. Enjoy two **spacious side yards**, perfect for outdoor activities or garden space. Inside, the **open-concept basement** awaits your finishing touches, offering endless possibilities for additional living space. Conveniently located near E 14th Street, Grand View University, and the bustling commercial corridor at E 14th Street and E Euclid Avenue, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment (La Fe Salvadorian Restaurant, Casey's, Cash Saver, QT, Aldi's and Iowa Beef Steak House). Don't miss the chance to make this versatile property your own—schedule your showing today! NEW SEWER LINE for your PEACE OF MIND! Ask an agent for details.
    27 days
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    1,781
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    152
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    Likely to sell faster than

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 27, 2025 at 09:48pm

    Listed by:

    Jesse Kern (319)423-4139,

    Keller Williams Legacy Group

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718995MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Tile
    • Basement: Finished,Partially Finished,Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 988
    • Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 325

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Exterior features: Fence
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 8,450.64 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 50 x 169
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 110/01727000000
    • Zoning: NX1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1951

    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: $194/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $163,900
    • Annual tax amount: $3,459
    • Date on market: 6/2/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 195 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Asphalt

    Estimated market value

    Not available

    Estimated sales range

    Not available

    Not available

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    9/16/2025Price change$192,000-3.3%$194/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #718995 Report a problem
    6/25/2025Listed for sale$198,500$201/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #718995 Report a problem
    6/25/2025Pending sale$198,500$201/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #718995 Report a problem
    6/2/2025Price change$198,500+1.8%$201/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #718995 Report a problem
    4/24/2025Pending sale$195,000$197/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #708199 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$3,010 +2.3%$163,900 +7.1%
    2023$2,942 +0.8%$153,000 +14.4%
    2022$2,918 +6.3%$133,700

    Find assessor info on the county website

    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $1,070/mo
    Principal & interest
    $745
    Property taxes
    $258
    Home insurance
    $67

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: Union Park

      Nearby schools

      GreatSchools rating
      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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