OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2013 for $489K

$780,533

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,291/mo

•

3,327

sq ft

5300 Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

About this home

Stately & elegant English country style home on one of DM's most picturesque streets. Beautiful perennial gardens grace the stone entry walks & patio. This lovely home features beautiful large living room & formal dining room. Huge 1st floor solarium creates a great family room, playroom or private study. The spacious kitchen features an abundance of cherry cabinets w/ custom pull-outs, granite counters, & center island with breakfast bar. 4 Bedrooms & 3 Baths on the second floor include a great MBR suite with walk-in closet, private bath and a charming & cozy "parents" retreat off MBR. Lower level is a fantastic bonus area for hobby space & play are with newer bath. Rear yard is private with deck for entertaining & children's play space.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Iowa Realty Valley West

Bought with Mac Smith • Century 21 Signature R.E.

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•Source:DMMLS #417115

Redfin Estimate

$780,533

$291K since sold in June 2013$19K since October

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This home's estimate is 13.2% higher than the average sale price ($690K) 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 MAR 31, 2026
$449,750
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,935 sq ft
5200 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD FEB 12, 2026
$925,000
C
4 beds4 baths3,014 sq ft
5723 Waterbury Cir, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$528,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,408 sq ft
6001 Walnut Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$915,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,561 sq ft
344 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$395,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,076 sq ft
5101 Shriver Ave, 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

New listings for sale

$199,900
3 beds1.5 baths792 sq ft
681 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$875,000
3 beds2 baths2,193 sq ft
300 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
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
216 SW 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
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
5905 Walnut Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
OPEN TUE, 11AM TO 1PM
$550,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,864 sq ft
429 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$109,000
2 beds1 bath702 sq ft
5312 Ingersoll Ave #2, Des Moines, IA 50312
$624,900
3 beds2.5 baths2,330 sq ft
680 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$925,000
2 beds2 baths1,705 sq ft
3750 Grand Ave #404, Des Moines, IA 50312
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Sale history for 5300 Waterbury Rd

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #417115

Jun 25, 2013

Sold

$489,500

$147/sq ft

May 3, 2013

Listed

$509,000

$153/sq ft

DMMLS #365311

Jan 17, 2011

Sold

$460,000

$138/sq ft

Apr 6, 2010

Listed

$479,000

$144/sq ft

Gorgeous large English country style elegant 2 story in one of the most picturesque streets in Des Moines. Fabulous stone entry walks & patio. Gracious entry opens to a beautiful living room & formal dining room. Huge first floor Solarium creates a great family room. Newly refinished/restored hardwood floors through most of first & second floors. Beautiful light cherry cupboards, good appliances, and granite counter in large "cook's" kitchen. Four bedrooms & three baths on second floor include a great Master bedroom with walk-in closet, its own bath & an absolutely unique & charming cozy parent's retreat. An outstanding lower level creates fantastic extra living area with another family room or guest space, a large hobby room, & a brand new bath. One must see this home to understand the marvelous outdoor spaces including plenty of play areas for children. Highly maintained by present owners including new roof & warranted basement waterproofing & move-in paint and floor coverings.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,348 (+3.6%)

$75,300 + $569,400

$644,700

2025

$11,920 (+2.1%)

$75,300 + $569,400

$644,700

2024

$11,676 (+1.8%)

$69,700 + $534,300

$604,000

2023

$11,466 (+7.6%)

$69,700 + $534,300

$604,000

2022

$10,656 (−2.8%)

$59,100 + $436,300

$495,400

2021

$10,968 (−3.7%)

$59,100 + $405,500

$464,600

2020

$11,388 (−2.8%)

$59,100 + $405,500

$464,600

2019

$11,716 (+1.1%)

$57,500 + $390,600

$448,100

2018

$11,592 (+3.0%)

$57,500 + $390,600

$448,100

2017

$11,250 (+8.9%)

$56,400 + $388,100

$444,500

2016

$10,328 (+4.5%)

$53,700 + $370,800

$424,500

2013

$9,884

$49,300 + $348,100

$397,400

Tax history for 5300 Waterbury Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,348 (+3.6%)

$75,300 + $569,400

$644,700

2025

$11,920 (+2.1%)

$75,300 + $569,400

$644,700

2024

$11,676 (+1.8%)

$69,700 + $534,300

$604,000

2023

$11,466 (+7.6%)

$69,700 + $534,300

$604,000

2022

$10,656 (−2.8%)

$59,100 + $436,300

$495,400

2021

$10,968 (−3.7%)

$59,100 + $405,500

$464,600

2020

$11,388 (−2.8%)

$59,100 + $405,500

$464,600

2019

$11,716 (+1.1%)

$57,500 + $390,600

$448,100

2018

$11,592 (+3.0%)

$57,500 + $390,600

$448,100

2017

$11,250 (+8.9%)

$56,400 + $388,100

$444,500

2016

$10,328 (+4.5%)

$53,700 + $370,800

$424,500

2013

$9,884

$49,300 + $348,100

$397,400

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

128 ft.

Lot depth

114 ft.

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

1948

Sq. Ft.

3,387

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

09005663000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

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

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.336
Lot Size Acres: 0.336
Lot Size Dimensions: 128 X 114
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $9,422

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: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,387
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Polk County
APN: 09005663000000

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 • 0.5mi

6/10

Merrill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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Sun exposure

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

$742,000 – $898,000

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Home values near 5300 Waterbury Rd

Data from public records.

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5323 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3284 Sq. Ft.	$1,438,285
5315 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4404 Sq. Ft.	$1,384,166
5320 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3479 Sq. Ft.	$706,074
5312 Ingersoll Avenue Apartment 6, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 795 Sq. Ft.	$120,970
5312 Ingersoll Avenue Apartment 2, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 702 Sq. Ft.	—
5312 Ingersoll Avenue Apartment 7, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 702 Sq. Ft.	$98,063
5215 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2143 Sq. Ft.	$576,691

Address	Redfin Estimate
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5404 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$324,689

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