5820 Waterbury Rd is a 1,192 square foot house on a 7,975 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $264,548.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
7,975 sq ftLot Size
$222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$264,548
$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 16.2% lower than the average sale price ($316K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,498 (−0.7%)
$81,100 + $181,300
$262,400
2024
$4,530 (−5.9%)
$73,800 + $182,600
$256,400
2023
$4,816 (+0.8%)
$73,800 + $182,600
$256,400
2022
$4,776 (+5.0%)
$62,600 + $154,000
$216,600
2021
$4,550 (−3.6%)
$62,600 + $154,000
$216,600
2020
$4,720 (+5.7%)
$62,600 + $154,000
$216,600
2019
$4,464 (+1.2%)
$56,000 + $138,200
$194,200
2018
$4,412 (+10.1%)
$56,000 + $138,200
$194,200
2017
$4,006 (+5.8%)
$50,100 + $127,800
$177,900
2016
$3,788 (+7.0%)
$44,500 + $115,400
$159,900
2013
$3,540
$42,200 + $112,400
$154,600
Tax history for 5820 Waterbury Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,498 (−0.7%)
$81,100 + $181,300
$262,400
2024
$4,530 (−5.9%)
$73,800 + $182,600
$256,400
2023
$4,816 (+0.8%)
$73,800 + $182,600
$256,400
2022
$4,776 (+5.0%)
$62,600 + $154,000
$216,600
2021
$4,550 (−3.6%)
$62,600 + $154,000
$216,600
2020
$4,720 (+5.7%)
$62,600 + $154,000
$216,600
2019
$4,464 (+1.2%)
$56,000 + $138,200
$194,200
2018
$4,412 (+10.1%)
$56,000 + $138,200
$194,200
2017
$4,006 (+5.8%)
$50,100 + $127,800
$177,900
2016
$3,788 (+7.0%)
$44,500 + $115,400
$159,900
2013
$3,540
$42,200 + $112,400
$154,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N1B
Neighborhood District
N1b is intended for larger lots for mostly single-household residential houses within a more traditional neighborhood setting 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: 714
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Frame Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: INGERSOLL OAKS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,192
Building Sq. Ft: 2,150
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LT 31 & PAR A BK 10414 PG 595 BEG 62.66F NE OF SW COR THN NE 29.99F S 28.28F W 9.97F TO POB LT 21 INGERSOLL OAKS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 244
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,975
Legal Lot Number: 31
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.183
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,192
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,975 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 09003091001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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