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Off market

$570,741

•

2.5 ba

•

3,045

sq ft

5525 Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

About this home

5525 Waterbury Rd is a 3,045 square foot house on a 0.61 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $570,741.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

0.61 acresLot Size

$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$570,741

$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 8.5% lower than the average sale price ($624K) 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 OCT 29, 2026
$528,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,408 sq ft
6001 Walnut Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$505,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,002 sq ft
6012 N Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$715,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,400 sq ft
4917 Harwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$675,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths2,954 sq ft
743 53rd 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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$535,896

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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
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$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 5525 Waterbury Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,692 (+3.4%)

$112,400 + $410,600

$523,000

2025

$9,374 (+0.6%)

$112,400 + $410,600

$523,000

2024

$9,314 (+4.1%)

$104,100 + $386,800

$490,900

2023

$8,946 (+0.8%)

$104,100 + $386,800

$490,900

2022

$8,876 (−4.1%)

$88,400 + $300,090

$388,490

2021

$9,258 (−3.7%)

$88,400 + $300,090

$388,490

2020

$9,612 (−4.1%)

$88,400 + $300,090

$388,490

2019

$10,026 (+1.1%)

$85,900 + $293,690

$379,590

2018

$9,920 (+2.2%)

$85,900 + $293,690

$379,590

2017

$9,704 (+9.1%)

$84,300 + $297,290

$381,590

2016

$8,898 (+7.1%)

$80,200 + $287,090

$367,290

2013

$8,310

$73,600 + $285,600

$359,200

Tax history for 5525 Waterbury Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,692 (+3.4%)

$112,400 + $410,600

$523,000

2025

$9,374 (+0.6%)

$112,400 + $410,600

$523,000

2024

$9,314 (+4.1%)

$104,100 + $386,800

$490,900

2023

$8,946 (+0.8%)

$104,100 + $386,800

$490,900

2022

$8,876 (−4.1%)

$88,400 + $300,090

$388,490

2021

$9,258 (−3.7%)

$88,400 + $300,090

$388,490

2020

$9,612 (−4.1%)

$88,400 + $300,090

$388,490

2019

$10,026 (+1.1%)

$85,900 + $293,690

$379,590

2018

$9,920 (+2.2%)

$85,900 + $293,690

$379,590

2017

$9,704 (+9.1%)

$84,300 + $297,290

$381,590

2016

$8,898 (+7.1%)

$80,200 + $287,090

$367,290

2013

$8,310

$73,600 + $285,600

$359,200

*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: 1,969

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Masonry
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAK LAWN PLACE 2
Living Sq. Ft: 3,045
Building Sq. Ft: 5,391
Stories Type: 3 Plus
Legal Description: LOT 12 OAK LAWN PLACE PLAT NO 2

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 736

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 26,571
Legal Lot Number: 12
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.61
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,045
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Polk County
APN: 09005462000000

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 • 0.6mi

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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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

$543,000 – $657,000

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Home values near 5525 Waterbury Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5502 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2921 Sq. Ft.	$879,699
5700 North Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$617,982
5417 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2324 Sq. Ft.	$514,499
5609 North Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2066 Sq. Ft.	$563,087
605 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2962 Sq. Ft.	$622,959
658 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1999 Sq. Ft.	$507,175
639 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$384,366

Address	Redfin Estimate
5617 Waterbury Circle, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1752 Sq. Ft.	$477,410
5608 North Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1873 Sq. Ft.	$585,075
5515 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4334 Sq. Ft.	$674,596
5600 Waterbury Circle, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2694 Sq. Ft.	$486,815
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5505 Waterbury Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3785 Sq. Ft.	$910,663
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5501 Harwood Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2634 Sq. Ft.	$585,259
5506 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2778 Sq. Ft.	$518,231
655 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2327 Sq. Ft.	$472,588

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Sale history for 5525 Waterbury Rd

Tax history for 5525 Waterbury Rd

Zoning and permits

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