This home is a true gem, featuring original hardwood floors, woodwork, and a charming brick fireplace. The main level includes a spacious living room, formal dining room with built-ins, a bedroom, and a full bathroom with original penny tile. The second floor offers two large bedrooms with oversized walk-in closets, a convenient half bath, and a versatile loft area 'perfect for an office or reading nook. The basement includes laundry and access to the oversized one-car garage. Additional highlights include abundant natural light throughout and ample storage. This well-maintained home blends historic charm with modern updates.
All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
$195,000
1331 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,410sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
2,570.04 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming brick fireplaceAmple storageOriginal hardwood floorsVersatile loft areaAbundant natural lightOversized walk-in closets
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Listing updated: 15 hours ago
Listed by:
Megan Crocker (515)508-1471,
RE/MAX Precision,
Mike Slavin 515-491-4319,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723198
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,410
- Total interior livable area: 1,410 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 2,570.04 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 11005523000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1923
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: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $168,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,589
- Date on market: 7/29/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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