5138 Waterbury Rd is a 2,308 square foot house on a 0.69 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $562,982.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$562,982
$19K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 19.1% higher than the average sale price ($473K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,370 (+5.2%)
$126,300 + $389,100
$515,400
2025
$8,906 (+0.6%)
$126,300 + $389,100
$515,400
2024
$8,850 (−0.7%)
$114,900 + $361,100
$476,000
2023
$8,912 (+0.8%)
$114,900 + $361,100
$476,000
2022
$8,842 (+5.1%)
$97,500 + $292,900
$390,400
2021
$8,416 (−3.6%)
$97,500 + $292,900
$390,400
2020
$8,734 (+5.0%)
$97,500 + $292,900
$390,400
2019
$8,322 (+1.1%)
$87,100 + $262,000
$349,100
2018
$8,230 (+9.9%)
$87,100 + $262,000
$349,100
2017
$7,488 (+4.8%)
$78,000 + $243,400
$321,400
2016
$7,146 (+37.9%)
$69,300 + $219,300
$288,600
2013
$5,182
$67,100 + $213,900
$281,000
Tax history for 5138 Waterbury Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,370 (+5.2%)
$126,300 + $389,100
$515,400
2025
$8,906 (+0.6%)
$126,300 + $389,100
$515,400
2024
$8,850 (−0.7%)
$114,900 + $361,100
$476,000
2023
$8,912 (+0.8%)
$114,900 + $361,100
$476,000
2022
$8,842 (+5.1%)
$97,500 + $292,900
$390,400
2021
$8,416 (−3.6%)
$97,500 + $292,900
$390,400
2020
$8,734 (+5.0%)
$97,500 + $292,900
$390,400
2019
$8,322 (+1.1%)
$87,100 + $262,000
$349,100
2018
$8,230 (+9.9%)
$87,100 + $262,000
$349,100
2017
$7,488 (+4.8%)
$78,000 + $243,400
$321,400
2016
$7,146 (+37.9%)
$69,300 + $219,300
$288,600
2013
$5,182
$67,100 + $213,900
$281,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N1A
Neighborhood District
N1a is intended for large lots for mostly single-household residential houses with a more flexible building form pursuant to House A building type in section 135-2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,505
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAK LAWN PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,308
Building Sq. Ft: 4,223
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: W 82F LOTS 18, 19 & A S OF WATERBURY ROAD OAK LAWN PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 410
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 30,124
Legal Lot Number: 18
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.692
Front Footage: 82
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,308
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Polk County
APN: 09005441000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$535,000 – $648,000
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