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Pet Friendly
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4148 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA|Gray's Woods
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Property Overview
Located in Des Moines, IA, this property offers a fenced yard and proximity to essential amenities, including a grocery store just 0.22 miles away and a top-rated middle school within 0.65 miles. It is also pet-friendly, with several nearby services catering to pets, enhancing its appeal for animal lovers. The availability of 10 photos provides potential renters a comprehensive view of the property’s features.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Images Available
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 4148 Mattern Ave, Gray's Woods
Apartment Amenities
| Ceiling Fan | Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Laundry Hookups in Unit | Onsite Laundry |
Other
| Dogs OK Up to 25 Pounds |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 4148 Mattern Ave
3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has hardwood in the living room, ceiling fans in each room. Kitchen open to living room, fenced yard, 1 car garage. Resident responsible for all utilities, lawn care and snow removal. View walkable tour by copying the following link https portfolio zinspector com walkableTour q5dA20Oo1QNRlJjzZERJEmYnLDMx8p6z?footer=false&header=false You can schedule a showing and/or fill out application via our website at topshelfiowa com When applying make sure to upload all proof of income and a photo ID, if you do not provide all pertinent information your application will not be processed. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. Application fee is $49 per person. Everyone 18 and over is required to fill out an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background check. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. All Top Shelf Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $49.50 per month which includes liability insurance from A+ carrier, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery helping to keep your HVAC system running on less energy (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service that with one call sets up your required utility services, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details can be found on our website under RBP. Please NOTE that this property is managed by TOP SHELF Property Management. If you are asked to send money to anyone vs paying on Top Shelfs resident portal it is a scam. Please make sure to call us FIRST 515-664-8252! Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is unavailable at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property 1 Car Garage
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 4148 Mattern Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Gray's Woods |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50317 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Gray's Woods
Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
Gray's Woods
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,200 |
| January 2024 | $1,197 |
| February 2024 | $1,130 |
| March 2024 | $1,160 |
| April 2024 | $1,185 |
| May 2024 | $1,200 |
| June 2024 | $1,198 |
| July 2024 | $1,191 |
| August 2024 | $1,193 |
| September 2024 | $1,196 |
| October 2024 | $1,191 |
| November 2024 | $1,187 |
| December 2024 | $1,195 |
| January 2025 | $1,192 |
| February 2025 | $1,170 |
| March 2025 | $1,124 |
| April 2025 | $1,098 |
| May 2025 | $1,127 |
| June 2025 | $1,072 |
| July 2025 | $1,012 |
| August 2025 | $1,041 |
| September 2025 | $1,041 |
| October 2025 | $1,039 |
| November 2025 | $1,028 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $995 |
| September 2024 | $995 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 9 months ago | $1,295 |
Schools near 4148 Mattern Ave
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
Brubaker Elementary School
2900 e 42nd st
des moines, IA, 50317
K-5Public
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Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Gray's Woods | Des Moines, IA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Des Moines near 4148 Mattern Ave
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 4148 Mattern Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
1/10
There are no general grocery stores within a 30-minute walk.
Shopping
2/10
Few fashion stores are within walking distance.
Cafes
5/10
The closest café is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
4/10
The closest restaurant is within a 10-minute walk, and there are some other restaurants within walking distance.
Primary schools
6/10
The closest elementary school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.
High schools
5/10
The closest high school is within a 15-to-20-minute walk.
Parks
4/10
Very few or no parks in the area.
Nightlife
4/10
The closest bar is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.
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