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.
For sale
Price cut: $6.5K (9/16)
$192,000
1400 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
988sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
8,450.64 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open-concept basementCorner lot
- 27 days |
- 1,781 |
- 152 |
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#: 718995
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $192,000-3.3%$194/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $198,500$201/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Pending sale | $198,500$201/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $198,500+1.8%$201/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Pending sale | $195,000$197/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
- 6/10Cattell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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