Are yards well-kept in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Union Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there's wildlife

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

What is 1102 Mattern Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1102 Mattern Ave in Des Moines, IA is $194,200 .

What is the price history for 1102 Mattern Ave?

1102 Mattern Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $88,000 in April 2002.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 1102 Mattern Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1102 Mattern Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1102 Mattern Ave?

The lot at 1102 Mattern Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,229 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$194,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,189 sqft

1102 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 30, 2002 for $88,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$194K

Since last month

$2K (+0.8%)

Since last year

$15K (+8.3%)

Since last sale

$107K (+121.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +71% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$195K
August 2026	$195K
July 2026	$194K
June 2026	$194K
May 2026	$194K
April 2026	$190K
March 2026	$188K
February 2026	$183K
January 2026	$181K
2025
December 2025	$181K
November 2025	$181K
October 2025	$178K
September 2025	$177K
August 2025	$180K
July 2025	$184K
June 2025	$185K
May 2025	$183K
April 2025	$182K
March 2025	$171K
February 2025	$165K
January 2025	$167K
2024
December 2024	$171K
November 2024	$178K
October 2024	$177K
September 2024	$176K
August 2024	$179K
July 2024	$181K
June 2024	$181K
May 2024	$181K
April 2024	$179K
March 2024	$177K
February 2024	$172K
January 2024	$168K
2023
December 2023	$170K
November 2023	$169K
October 2023	$169K
September 2023	$170K
August 2023	$170K
July 2023	$174K
June 2023	$174K
May 2023	$171K
April 2023	$167K
March 2023	$163K
February 2023	$159K
January 2023	$159K
2022
December 2022	$160K
November 2022	$165K
October 2022	$172K
September 2022	$174K
August 2022	$173K
July 2022	$173K
June 2022	$173K
May 2022	$171K
April 2022	$163K
March 2022	$154K
February 2022	$144K
January 2022	$144K
2021
December 2021	$146K
November 2021	$149K
October 2021	$149K
September 2021	$151K
August 2021	$153K
July 2021	$155K
June 2021	$155K
May 2021	$153K
April 2021	$149K
March 2021	$145K
February 2021	$142K
January 2021	$141K
2020
December 2020	$139K
November 2020	$138K
October 2020	$137K
September 2020	$136K
August 2020	$137K
July 2020	$138K
June 2020	$138K
May 2020	$136K
April 2020	$136K
March 2020	$136K
February 2020	$135K
January 2020	$137K
2019
December 2019	$138K
November 2019	$135K
October 2019	$135K
September 2019	$134K
August 2019	$133K
July 2019	$133K
June 2019	$132K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$133K
March 2019	$130K
February 2019	$128K
January 2019	$127K
2018
December 2018	$126K
November 2018	$129K
October 2018	$130K
September 2018	$130K
August 2018	$128K
July 2018	$126K
June 2018	$123K
May 2018	$125K
April 2018	$124K
March 2018	$122K
February 2018	$120K
January 2018	$121K
2017
December 2017	$120K
November 2017	$120K
October 2017	$118K
September 2017	$117K
August 2017	$115K
July 2017	$115K
June 2017	$115K
May 2017	$114K
April 2017	$112K
March 2017	$108K
February 2017	$107K
January 2017	$109K
2016
December 2016	$115K
November 2016	$115K
October 2016	$114K
September 2016	$114K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
2326 E 11th St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$182,000	01/20/26	3	1	1,000
2115 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$251,000	05/14/26	3	1	1,287

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1900 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$205,300	4	2	1,815	Off Market
1910 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$250,400	4	2	1,916	Off Market
1914 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$229,500	4	2	1,498	Off Market
1918 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$233,600	3	2	2,130	Off Market
1922 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$222,400	3	2	1,604	Off Market
2002 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$226,600	3	2	1,794	Off Market
1832 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$210,900	3	1	1,500	Off Market
1101 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$193,900	3	1	1,496	Off Market
1828 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$229,800	4	3	1,946	Off Market
1822 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$247,300	4	1.5	2,037	Off Market
1820 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$231,000	4	2	1,755	Off Market
1816 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$233,300	3	2	1,498	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1939

1,189 sqft

$163/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1102 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA. 1102 Mattern Ave is in the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,189 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6229 sqft and was built in 1939.

1102 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,189 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1939. It last sold for $88,000 on Apr 30, 2002. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $194,200, with a rent estimate of $1,409/month.

Home Details for 1102 Mattern Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6229 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 30, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$88,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,590	$170,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Findley Elementary School
K-6
Public
319 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The teachers and principal really care about the children here.
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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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What Locals Say about Union Park

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say car is needed
79 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say there's wildlife
30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
4y ago
" I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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Wendy F. H.
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8y ago
"The community. the union park is a one of a kind park. It’s near Grandview university so you can take college classes and save money."
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thejakes1323
13y ago
"Wonderful older established affordable neighborhood. Nice trees, nice neighbors, nice homes. Most homes in the area have original woodwork, wood floors, built ins. The area is great for all; singles, couples, families, retirees. A great mix of ages. Low crime. My grandmother lived in this area for many years. My parents have owned three homes in the area over the years. Still a favorite area in East Des Moines. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, easy access to most main highways. Centrally located. Give it a look."
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Erika B.
14y ago
"Union Park Neighborhoods bounty of older classic homes at affordable prices, it's proximity to the East Village, and the quality of life that an enormous public park with a variety of intended uses from biking and boating to strolling and a trip to perhaps the largest playground in Des Moines Boundaries, makes this area superb for folks who work down town and don't want to drive their car more than necessary. Overall, it's a very nice place to live. Like most other areas of Des Moines, the educational systems needs improvement. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1102 Mattern Ave

What is 1102 Mattern Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1102 Mattern Ave in Des Moines, IA is $194,200.
What is the price history for 1102 Mattern Ave?
1102 Mattern Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $88,000 in April 2002.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 1102 Mattern Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1102 Mattern Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1102 Mattern Ave?
The lot at 1102 Mattern Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,229 sq ft).