Polk County property record for 1502 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,441 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Nov 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/04673-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/04673-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,265 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,441 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 105 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1502 MATTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 43 ROOSEVELT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | ROOSEVELT PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
1502 Mattern Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 111 COURT AVE, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2214 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000088751 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1502 MATTERN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1618 |
| Document Number | 0000034067 |
| Book / Page | 19524 / 582 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00034067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 COURT AVE STE 340, 340, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2289 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1502 MATTERN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1618 |
| Document Number | 0000088751 |
| Book / Page | 19339 / 887 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00088751 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 65814, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-0814 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $160,100 (+13.06%) Land $28,900 Building $131,200 | $160,100 Land $28,900 Building $131,200 |
| 2022 | $141,600 Land $26,300 Building $115,300 | ||
| 2021 | $141,600 Land $26,300 Building $115,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1502 Mattern Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1980–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1502 Mattern Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 518 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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