$282,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

5800 Pleasant Dr Des Moines, IA 50312

Waterbury Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,796 Sq Ft
10,062 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$157 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

This is a rare opportunity to own a home in one of Des Moines most-desired neighborhoods! Just minutes from both Downtown & West Des Moines, there is incredible upside for sweat equity in this Waterbury home! The main level has a large living room w/ wood-burning fireplace, and unfinished original hardwood underneath the carpet. You’ll love the bonus room addition for a potential home office or flex space w/ access to the fenced-in backyard. This level also has a formal dining area, kitchen & half bath. Upstairs, you’ll find gorgeous hardwood floors, a beautiful bathroom w/ original tile and 3 bedrooms. The spacious primary has plenty of space for a large furniture set up, while still allowing for the possibility of adding a future primary bathroom. The unfinished lower level has an additional fireplace & lots of space for future plans. Don’t miss the extremely rare 2-car garage, beautiful mature trees & walking trail bordering the lot. Come make this wonderful historic home your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tyler Wilkening

Century 21 Signature Listed on: 06/17/2025

Century 21 Signature

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Quiner

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 10,062 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned n1b

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,796 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09000076000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 172.61
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 157.02
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 797
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1796
  • Total Sq Ft: 1796

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Block, Brick
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2310
  • Lot S F: 10062
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09000076000000
  • Zoning: n1b

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 7207.50
  • Net Taxes: 7001.62

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2025
Closed on
Aug 1, 2025
Sold by
Poss Mitchell J
Bought by
3 Strikes Revocable Trust and Poss
Seller's Agent
Tyler Wilkening
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Eric Quiner
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$282,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-9.03%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
130.25%
Original Mortgage
$253,800
Outstanding Balance
$253,582
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$55,512

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2025
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
Peggy J Akin Revocable Trust and Downing Dennis J
Bought by
Poss Mitchell
Seller's Agent
Tyler Wilkening
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Eric Quiner
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$282,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-9.03%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,800
Outstanding Balance
$253,582
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$55,512

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2021
Sold by
Akin Peggy J
Bought by
Downing Dennis J and Peggy J Akin Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $282,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $282,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $253,800 New Conventional
Closed $253,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $282,000 -9.0% $157 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Sale $310,000 -- $173 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,720 $360,700 $77,800 $282,900
2023 $6,754 $360,700 $77,800 $282,900
2022 $6,698 $298,800 $66,100 $232,700
2021 $6,394 $298,800 $66,100 $232,700
2020 $6,634 $268,100 $59,000 $209,100
2019 $6,270 $268,100 $59,000 $209,100
2018 $6,200 $245,100 $52,900 $192,200
2017 $5,654 $245,100 $52,900 $192,200
2016 $5,500 $220,800 $46,900 $173,900
2015 $5,500 $220,800 $46,900 $173,900
2014 $5,120 $212,300 $44,300 $168,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tyler Wilkening

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tyler Wilkening

    Century 21 Signature

    (515) 979-6191

    2 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Tyler Wilkening
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  • Eric Quiner

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Eric Quiner

    RE/MAX

    (515) 710-5468

    4 in this area

    221 Total Sales

    Eric Quiner
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 720396

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-00076000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50312 Waterbury

5800 Pleasant Dr, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 5800 Pleasant Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312 and is currently priced at $282,000, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 5800 Pleasant Dr is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Windsor Elementary School, Merrill Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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