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Off Market Nov 2020 for $1M

$1,354,402

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,888/mo

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4,555

sq ft

5235 Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

About this home

Opportunity knocks! This is a rare opportunity to live on one of Des Moines' most coveted streets-and move into a beautifully & thoroughly updated home! The owners have taken an impeccable attention to detail & quality as this home has been updated. The first floor features a chef's kitchen with top of the line appliances, high end cabinetry & a giant center island. You'll love the back staircase access & home office tucked into the corner. The livability continues throughout with a first floor laundry, main living area, formal dining & cozy family room. On the way up to the second floor you'll find a pleasant surprise tucked away-a cozy den with half bath & fireplace. The second floor features four bedrooms & updated bathrooms, including the master with dual vanities, gorgeous tile shower and freestanding tub. The finished third floor is a great play room, theater area or guest space. Too many updates to list including electrical, boiler, exterior & a new driveway! Call today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

1.2 acresLot Size

$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Elizabeth Sanders • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Bought with Jan Stehl • Iowa Realty Beaverdale

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•Source:DMMLS #598114

Redfin Estimate

$1,354,402

$279K since sold in November 2020$32K since August

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This home's estimate is 71.5% higher than the average sale price ($790K) 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 JUN 5, 2026
$435,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
4809 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$715,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,400 sq ft
4917 Harwood Dr, 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 APR 27, 2026
$515,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,556 sq ft
642 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,700,000
F
5 beds6 baths4,267 sq ft
5225 Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

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Market trends in 50312, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$355K

$60K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 19 HRS AGO
$540,000
2 beds2 baths1,710 sq ft
3660 Grand Ave #820, Des Moines, IA 50312
$495,000
5 beds3 baths1,755 sq ft
5621 Harwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
$1,750,000
7 beds4 baths5,040 sq ft
607 Country Club Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312
$279,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,467 sq ft
746 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3D WALKTHROUGH
$225,000
2 beds2 baths816 sq ft
919 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3D WALKTHROUGH
$270,000
3 beds2 baths1,250 sq ft
930 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
$419,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,939 sq ft
744 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$219,000
2 beds2 baths912 sq ft
3620 Rollins Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
$229,900
2 beds2.5 baths1,104 sq ft
2134 High St, Des Moines, IA 50312
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Sale history for 5235 Waterbury Rd

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #598114

Nov 25, 2020

Sold

$1,075,000

$236/sq ft

Sep 11, 2020

Pending

—

Jun 16, 2020

Price Changed

$1,195,000

$262/sq ft

Jan 28, 2020

Listed

$1,295,000

$284/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 20, 2018

Sold

$618,000

$136/sq ft

DMMLS #450950

Jun 26, 2015

Sold

$725,000

$159/sq ft

Mar 25, 2015

Listed

$749,999

$165/sq ft

+20

Beautiful two story brick traditional house located on coveted Waterbury Road. This elegant home is set on over an acre of mature trees and established landscaping. 4 BR's & a finished/carpeted 3rd flr attic space for a roomy office, playrm, craft area & /or 5th bedroom. The updated chef style kitchen has all stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. A huge center island flows easily into the formal living & dining rooms. The main flr library & sunrm has custom built in bookshelves. Lrg master bedrm w/ custom built-in cabinets & 2 sitting areas. Master bath has custom cherry cabinets & woodwork w/ a walk-in granite & marble shower. Marble master counters w/ cantilevered sinks. His & Her walk-in closet w/ a cedar closet too. Original hardwood flr & tile throughout the house. Lots of original woodwork, crown moldings and 2 fireplaces. Separate den/office area w/ seating. 2 car attached garage & 2 car detached garage w/ space to build on top. Plenty of storage. Custom brick patio.

DMMLS #439230

Nov 3, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jul 8, 2014

Listed

$859,000

$189/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,798 (+2.1%)

$183,500 + $1,050,900

$1,234,400

2024

$22,336 (+22.8%)

$169,900 + $976,000

$1,145,900

2023

$18,192 (+0.8%)

$169,900 + $976,000

$1,145,900

2022

$18,052 (−3.0%)

$144,200 + $636,600

$780,800

2021

$18,618 (−3.7%)

$144,200 + $636,600

$780,800

2020

$19,338 (−3.8%)

$144,200 + $636,600

$780,800

2019

$20,108 (+1.1%)

$140,100 + $614,600

$754,700

2018

$19,898 (+1.6%)

$140,100 + $614,600

$754,700

2017

$19,584 (−0.9%)

$137,600 + $619,100

$756,700

2016

$19,760 (+7.0%)

$130,900 + $601,700

$732,600

2013

$18,460

$120,200 + $632,200

$752,400

Tax history for 5235 Waterbury Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,798 (+2.1%)

$183,500 + $1,050,900

$1,234,400

2024

$22,336 (+22.8%)

$169,900 + $976,000

$1,145,900

2023

$18,192 (+0.8%)

$169,900 + $976,000

$1,145,900

2022

$18,052 (−3.0%)

$144,200 + $636,600

$780,800

2021

$18,618 (−3.7%)

$144,200 + $636,600

$780,800

2020

$19,338 (−3.8%)

$144,200 + $636,600

$780,800

2019

$20,108 (+1.1%)

$140,100 + $614,600

$754,700

2018

$19,898 (+1.6%)

$140,100 + $614,600

$754,700

2017

$19,584 (−0.9%)

$137,600 + $619,100

$756,700

2016

$19,760 (+7.0%)

$130,900 + $601,700

$732,600

2013

$18,460

$120,200 + $632,200

$752,400

*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

120 ft.

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.2 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,555

Year built

1918

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

09005454000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Parking
Features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

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

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Fireplace Screen

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Tile
Construction Details: Brick

Exterior Features
Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.199
Lot Size Acres: 1.199
Lot Size Dimensions: 120
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-80

Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $19,625

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,555
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 09005454000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 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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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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Des Moines, IA • 50312

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$1.29M – $1.56M

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Home values near 5235 Waterbury Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5231 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 8267 Sq. Ft.	$1,652,885
5335 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4868 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,792

Address	Redfin Estimate
5206 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5672 Sq. Ft.	$1,303,755
5315 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4404 Sq. Ft.	$1,406,331

Address	Redfin Estimate
5323 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3284 Sq. Ft.	$1,478,648
5403 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4333 Sq. Ft.	$923,386

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