Google street view image for 5231 Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

Off market oct 2005 for $611K

$1,668,208

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,134/mo

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5.5 ba

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8,267

sq ft

5231 Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

About this home

5231 Waterbury Rd is a 8,267 square foot house on a 1.31 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 25, 2005 for $611,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $1,668,208.

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

1.31 acresLot Size

$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,668,208

$1.1M since sold in October 2005$15K since September

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This home's estimate is 94.7% higher than the average sale price ($857K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,700,000
A
5 beds6 baths4,267 sq ft
5225 Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
5136 Shriver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
$925,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,833 sq ft
5136 Shriver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$435,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
4809 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$915,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,561 sq ft
344 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$449,750
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,935 sq ft
5200 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$715,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths4,964 sq ft
5108 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

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Market trends in 50312, IA

Last updated September 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

New listings for sale

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$250,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,366 sq ft
3007 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$559,000
4 beds3 baths2,032 sq ft
429 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$280,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,316 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$260,000
3 beds2 baths1,356 sq ft
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7 beds8 baths4,519 sq ft
4507 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
$749,990
5 beds3.5 baths2,035 sq ft
207 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$164,900
2 beds1.5 baths1,126 sq ft
4225 Grand Ave #9, Des Moines, IA 50312
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Sale history for 5231 Waterbury Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$31,502 (+3.2%)

$187,500 + $1,429,500

$1,617,000

2025

$30,512 (+2.0%)

$187,500 + $1,429,500

$1,617,000

2024

$29,900 (+7.6%)

$173,600 + $1,346,300

$1,519,900

2023

$27,786 (+0.8%)

$173,600 + $1,346,300

$1,519,900

2022

$27,576 (−4.0%)

$147,400 + $1,031,600

$1,179,000

2021

$28,722 (−3.7%)

$147,400 + $1,031,600

$1,179,000

2020

$29,840 (−4.0%)

$147,400 + $1,031,600

$1,179,000

2019

$31,076 (+1.0%)

$143,200 + $1,007,800

$1,151,000

2018

$30,760 (+3.5%)

$143,200 + $1,007,800

$1,151,000

2017

$29,716 (+9.7%)

$140,600 + $1,015,700

$1,156,300

2016

$27,098 (+61.4%)

$133,700 + $965,000

$1,098,700

2013

$16,790

$122,800 + $897,100

$1,019,900

Tax history for 5231 Waterbury Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$31,502 (+3.2%)

$187,500 + $1,429,500

$1,617,000

2025

$30,512 (+2.0%)

$187,500 + $1,429,500

$1,617,000

2024

$29,900 (+7.6%)

$173,600 + $1,346,300

$1,519,900

2023

$27,786 (+0.8%)

$173,600 + $1,346,300

$1,519,900

2022

$27,576 (−4.0%)

$147,400 + $1,031,600

$1,179,000

2021

$28,722 (−3.7%)

$147,400 + $1,031,600

$1,179,000

2020

$29,840 (−4.0%)

$147,400 + $1,031,600

$1,179,000

2019

$31,076 (+1.0%)

$143,200 + $1,007,800

$1,151,000

2018

$30,760 (+3.5%)

$143,200 + $1,007,800

$1,151,000

2017

$29,716 (+9.7%)

$140,600 + $1,015,700

$1,156,300

2016

$27,098 (+61.4%)

$133,700 + $965,000

$1,098,700

2013

$16,790

$122,800 + $897,100

$1,019,900

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

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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: 3,369
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Steam Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 16

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Frame Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAK LAWN PLACE 2
Living Sq. Ft: 8,267
Building Sq. Ft: 10,841
Stories Type: 3 Plus
Legal Description: LOT 3 OAK LAWN PLACE PLAT NO 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 5

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 57,163
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 1.312
Front Footage: 150
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,267
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Polk County
APN: 09005453000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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 • 0.6mi

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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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

$1.59M – $1.92M

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Home values near 5231 Waterbury Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5206 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5672 Sq. Ft.	$1,289,513
5335 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4868 Sq. Ft.	$1,195,867

Address	Redfin Estimate
5115 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4096 Sq. Ft.	$1,052,961
5235 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4555 Sq. Ft.	$1,374,741

Address	Redfin Estimate
5323 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3284 Sq. Ft.	$1,437,571
5315 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4404 Sq. Ft.	$1,381,892

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