OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2018 for $333K

$506,920

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,255/mo

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2,366

sq ft

5040 Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

About this home

Charming two-Story Home in Waterbury! This home has a newer renovated kitchen with granite counters and SS appliances. The kitchen is open to the formal dining room. Hardwood floors are throughout the home. A half bath off of the kitchen. A spacious living room has a wood burning fireplace and nice big windows. A sun room adjoins the living room. There is a separate office and a screened in porch. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms. The main hall bathroom has been renovated and has his and her sinks. there is another 3/4 bath upstairs. Laundry in on the 2nd level. the finished LL walkout has another 3/4 bath. Newer high efficient boiler. 2 car detached garage. Great location, close to shopping, schools, churches and area attractions.

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Holly Craiger • Iowa Realty Valley West

Bought with Hannah Mueting • Keller Williams Realty GDM

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•Source:DMMLS #560341

Redfin Estimate

$506,920

$174K since sold in July 2018$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 4.3% lower than the average sale price ($530K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 25, 2026
5136 Shriver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
$925,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,833 sq ft
5136 Shriver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$395,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,076 sq ft
5101 Shriver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$515,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,556 sq ft
642 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$449,750
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,935 sq ft
5200 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$528,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,408 sq ft
6001 Walnut Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$365,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft
4332 Harwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

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Market trends in 50312, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$350K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

12 MoM

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3 beds1.5 baths792 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$199,900
2 beds2.5 baths1,332 sq ft
500 N Valley Dr #904, Des Moines, IA 50312
$434,900
4 beds1.5 baths1,600 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$549,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,908 sq ft
710 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$394,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,512 sq ft
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OPEN TUE, 11AM TO 1PM
$550,000
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429 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$109,000
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Sale history for 5040 Waterbury Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,638 (+6.3%)

$88,200 + $366,100

$454,300

2025

$8,128 (+2.1%)

$88,200 + $366,100

$454,300

2024

$7,960 (+2.5%)

$80,300 + $334,800

$415,100

2023

$7,768 (+0.8%)

$80,300 + $334,800

$415,100

2022

$7,708 (+5.7%)

$68,200 + $270,300

$338,500

2021

$7,290 (−3.7%)

$68,200 + $270,300

$338,500

2020

$7,568 (+8.1%)

$68,200 + $270,300

$338,500

2019

$7,004 (+1.1%)

$60,900 + $239,800

$300,700

2018

$6,926 (+12.4%)

$60,900 + $239,800

$300,700

2017

$6,164 (+4.8%)

$54,600 + $217,800

$272,400

2016

$5,884 (+8.2%)

$48,400 + $191,300

$239,700

2013

$5,440

$46,900 + $186,600

$233,500

Tax history for 5040 Waterbury Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,638 (+6.3%)

$88,200 + $366,100

$454,300

2025

$8,128 (+2.1%)

$88,200 + $366,100

$454,300

2024

$7,960 (+2.5%)

$80,300 + $334,800

$415,100

2023

$7,768 (+0.8%)

$80,300 + $334,800

$415,100

2022

$7,708 (+5.7%)

$68,200 + $270,300

$338,500

2021

$7,290 (−3.7%)

$68,200 + $270,300

$338,500

2020

$7,568 (+8.1%)

$68,200 + $270,300

$338,500

2019

$7,004 (+1.1%)

$60,900 + $239,800

$300,700

2018

$6,926 (+12.4%)

$60,900 + $239,800

$300,700

2017

$6,164 (+4.8%)

$54,600 + $217,800

$272,400

2016

$5,884 (+8.2%)

$48,400 + $191,300

$239,700

2013

$5,440

$46,900 + $186,600

$233,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

—

Lot width

77 ft.

Lot depth

147 ft.

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,366

Year built

1916

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

09005436000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Egress Windows, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Features: Upper Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Wood Burning

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding, Stucco

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: resid

Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Poured

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,878

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,366
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 09005436000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hanawalt Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Merrill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Des Moines, IA • 50312

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$482,000 – $583,000

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Data from public records.

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557 Country Club Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$503,242

Address	Redfin Estimate
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