OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2023 for $801K

$998,003

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,046/mo

•

3,785

sq ft

5505 Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

About this home

Remarkable find of uncompromising quality in Waterbury! Nestled amidst stately oaks, this Tudor is nestled in a park-like enclave of highly coveted historic homes and trophy properties. At the front entry you are greeted with a serene patio featuring beautiful wrought iron framing the postcard-perfect views of the front yard + neighborhood. Entering the residence, abundant details and sophistication provide an exquisite living experience. This 4 bedroom, 4-1/2 bath home is highlighted w/ hardwood floors, pristine oak woodwork, + a flowing layout flooded with natural light. First floor features entry hall, formal dining room, ½ bath + formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace and adjoining office. Dining room leads to a chef’s kitchen w/ granite counters, island, Subzero, two wall ovens, wet bar, large eat-in area + great room w/ gas fireplace. Next to kitchen restore and relax in the serene sunroom that leads to a large back patio and fenced yard. Lower level features 3-car garage, finished area w/ 2,000 bottle wine cellar, bonus room + new ¾ bath. Second floor primary suite features a remodeled bathroom + walk-in closet. Also on 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms with shared sunroom/play area/additional bedroom, remodeled full bath + laundry. Large 4th bedroom suite and partial bath comprise the 3rd floor. SPECIAL FINANCING INCENTIVE: Seller willing to provide a credit with acceptable offer to be used towards buyer interest rate reduction. Seller is also providing a Home Warranty.

Single-familyProperty Type

1917Year Built

0.76 acresLot Size

$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Tom Stender-Custer • Century 21 Signature

Listed by Megan Hill Mitchum • Century 21 Signature

Contact: (515) 224-4002

Bought with Carrie Brugger • Iowa Realty Beaverdale

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•Source:DMMLS #663244

Redfin Estimate

$998,003

$196K since sold in March 2023$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 17.4% higher than the average sale price ($850K) 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 30, 2026
$1,700,000
B
5 beds6 baths4,267 sq ft
5225 Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$449,750
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,935 sq ft
5200 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$675,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths2,954 sq ft
743 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$435,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
4809 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$915,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths2,561 sq ft
344 51st St, 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

97.4%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$358K

$63K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

5 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 5505 Waterbury Rd

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #663244

Mar 24, 2023

Sold

$801,900

$212/sq ft

Feb 16, 2023

Pending

—

Nov 7, 2022

Listed

$849,900

$225/sq ft

DMMLS #657959

Nov 4, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Sep 28, 2022

Price Changed

$849,900

$225/sq ft

Aug 31, 2022

Price Changed

$879,000

$232/sq ft

Aug 23, 2022

Price Changed

$949,000

$251/sq ft

Aug 9, 2022

Listed

$975,000

$258/sq ft

DMMLS #627928

Jul 8, 2021

Sold

$876,000

$231/sq ft

May 3, 2021

Pending

—

Apr 30, 2021

Listed

$850,000

$225/sq ft

+20

On a beautiful street with towering oaks, this 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath Tudor is filled with charm: hardwood floors, natural oak wood work, and 2 fireplaces. Enjoy summer afternoons from delightful front veranda overlooking neighborhood as well as a brick patio in fenced back yard. Beautiful living room with wood burning fireplace and a dining room are on either side of front hall. A cook's kitchen with Subzero, granite, 2 ovens, wet bar, & center island opens to a large family room. On 2nd floor there are 2 bedrooms separated by connecting playroom that " can " be a 5th bedroom. Both the hall and the master baths have been remodeled. The lovely master bedroom also has a large walk in closet and is next to a 2nd floor laundry. The 4th bedroom suite is on the 3rd floor with play spaces and another updated bath. The Lower level has a rec room, a 3/4 new bath and a stunning wine cellar. Three car garage, and many updates. This lovely family home is a true find.

Public Records

Aug 6, 2015

Sold

$650,000

$172/sq ft

DMMLS #501574

Jun 5, 2015

Listed

$650,000

$172/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,384 (+3.4%)

$140,100 + $665,300

$805,400

2025

$16,812 (+3.9%)

$140,100 + $752,200

$892,300

2024

$16,180 (+3.5%)

$129,700 + $707,800

$837,500

2023

$15,638 (+0.8%)

$129,700 + $692,800

$822,500

2022

$15,516 (−3.8%)

$110,100 + $562,300

$672,400

2021

$16,136 (−3.7%)

$110,100 + $562,300

$672,400

2020

$16,758 (−2.8%)

$110,100 + $562,300

$672,400

2019

$17,238 (+1.1%)

$107,000 + $548,200

$655,200

2018

$17,058 (+6.4%)

$107,000 + $548,200

$655,200

2017

$16,028 (+22.2%)

$105,000 + $544,900

$649,900

2016

$13,114 (+7.0%)

$99,900 + $501,200

$601,100

2013

$12,258

$91,700 + $410,600

$502,300

Tax history for 5505 Waterbury Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,384 (+3.4%)

$140,100 + $665,300

$805,400

2025

$16,812 (+3.9%)

$140,100 + $752,200

$892,300

2024

$16,180 (+3.5%)

$129,700 + $707,800

$837,500

2023

$15,638 (+0.8%)

$129,700 + $692,800

$822,500

2022

$15,516 (−3.8%)

$110,100 + $562,300

$672,400

2021

$16,136 (−3.7%)

$110,100 + $562,300

$672,400

2020

$16,758 (−2.8%)

$110,100 + $562,300

$672,400

2019

$17,238 (+1.1%)

$107,000 + $548,200

$655,200

2018

$17,058 (+6.4%)

$107,000 + $548,200

$655,200

2017

$16,028 (+22.2%)

$105,000 + $544,900

$649,900

2016

$13,114 (+7.0%)

$99,900 + $501,200

$601,100

2013

$12,258

$91,700 + $410,600

$502,300

*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

3.5

Stories

—

Lot width

100 ft.

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.76 Acres

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

3,785

Year built

1917

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

09005460000000

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: 3

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage

Interior

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

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Features: Upper Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Gas Log, Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen

Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

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

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick
Has Home Warranty

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Play Structure, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio
Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.756
Lot Size Acres: 0.756
Lot Size Dimensions: 100
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R N1A

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 420
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $16,904

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,785
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Polk County
APN: 09005460000000

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 • 0.7mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Estimated sale price

$949,000 – $1.15M

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Home values near 5505 Waterbury Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5502 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2921 Sq. Ft.	$909,381
5608 North Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1873 Sq. Ft.	$591,271

Address	Redfin Estimate
5323 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3284 Sq. Ft.	$1,456,484
5440 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3344 Sq. Ft.	$794,397

Address	Redfin Estimate
5335 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4868 Sq. Ft.	$1,202,861
5403 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4333 Sq. Ft.	$901,990

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