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1531 Mattern Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 Sq Ft

Welcome home to this adorable 2 bedroom bungalow on a quiet street in Des Moines! Live comfortably knowing that this home has a NEW roof, NEW water heater, and NEW furnace!! Stepping into the home, you are greeted by painted hardwood floors, newer windows and lots of natural light! The kitchen has been updated in the past 3 years and the bathroom was freshly remodeled just last year! For those who want some sweat equity, the attic and basement are unfinished, but could potentially make great extra living space! Out back, there is a large fully fenced yard with a garage and shed! All of this for under 130k is unheard of! Call an agent today to come see!

  • MLS# 633546
  • Date Listed07/15/2021
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.2 acres (8,669 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1920
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 768 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $166.67

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Storage, Storage
  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.20
  • Lot Size SQFT 8,669.00
  • Lot Features Rectangular Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $2,655
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50316

Source: Walkscore

42/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

30/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

44/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

3 nearby routes: 3 bus, 0 rail, 0 other


Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 36/100, Transit Score: 23/100, Bike Score: 37/100.

Frequently Asked Questions for 1531 Mattern Avenue

Source: Realty.com

1531 Mattern Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a Single Family 768 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 15 photos available of this 2 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $128,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 15 photos of 1531 Mattern Avenue.

Our records indicate that 1531 Mattern Avenue was built in 1920.

The full address for this home is 1531 Mattern Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316.

1531 Mattern Avenue has been listed on Realty.com since Thu July 15, 2021

Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 36/100, Transit Score: 23/100, Bike Score: 37/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1531 Mattern Avenue. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro (tel: 515-965-9100)
Listing agent: Kelsey Weltzin (tel: 320-267-3328) (#39511)

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