5440 Waterbury Rd is a 3,344 square foot house on a 0.9 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $794,397.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$238Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$794,397
$23K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6.5% lower than the average sale price ($850K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,148 (+4.6%)
$161,600 + $590,100
$751,700
2025
$13,530 (+1.1%)
$161,600 + $590,100
$751,700
2024
$13,386 (+3.1%)
$149,600 + $548,300
$697,900
2023
$12,988 (+0.8%)
$149,600 + $548,300
$697,900
2022
$12,888 (−2.9%)
$127,000 + $433,000
$560,000
2021
$13,276 (−3.7%)
$127,000 + $433,000
$560,000
2020
$13,786 (−2.7%)
$127,000 + $433,000
$560,000
2019
$14,174 (+1.1%)
$123,400 + $417,200
$540,600
2018
$14,024 (+3.0%)
$123,400 + $417,200
$540,600
2017
$13,612 (+10.2%)
$121,100 + $414,800
$535,900
2016
$12,350 (+8.3%)
$115,200 + $396,600
$511,800
2013
$11,408
$105,800 + $367,700
$473,500
Tax history for 5440 Waterbury Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,148 (+4.6%)
$161,600 + $590,100
$751,700
2025
$13,530 (+1.1%)
$161,600 + $590,100
$751,700
2024
$13,386 (+3.1%)
$149,600 + $548,300
$697,900
2023
$12,988 (+0.8%)
$149,600 + $548,300
$697,900
2022
$12,888 (−2.9%)
$127,000 + $433,000
$560,000
2021
$13,276 (−3.7%)
$127,000 + $433,000
$560,000
2020
$13,786 (−2.7%)
$127,000 + $433,000
$560,000
2019
$14,174 (+1.1%)
$123,400 + $417,200
$540,600
2018
$14,024 (+3.0%)
$123,400 + $417,200
$540,600
2017
$13,612 (+10.2%)
$121,100 + $414,800
$535,900
2016
$12,350 (+8.3%)
$115,200 + $396,600
$511,800
2013
$11,408
$105,800 + $367,700
$473,500
*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: 1,452
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Steam Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Frame Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAK LAWN PLACE 2
Living Sq. Ft: 3,344
Building Sq. Ft: 5,044
Stories Type: 3 Plus
Legal Description: LOT 4 TOWNSEND PLACE; AND W 1/2 LOT A ABUTTING LOT 15 LESS RD & LOT B N OF & ADJ & W 1/2 LOT 16 OAK LAWN PLACE PLAT NO 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 728
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 39,200
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.9
Depth Footage: 280
Front Footage: 140
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,344
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 09005468001000
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 • 0.7mi
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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
$755,000 – $914,000
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