5905 Walnut Hill Dr Des Moines, IA 50312
Waterbury NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,878/month
Highlights
- 2 Fireplaces
- Crown Molding
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- No HOA
About This Home
Welcome to Waterbury! This charming home offers over 2,000 finished square feet and a lovely screened porch—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent updates include a new roof (March 2025), plus newer AC, furnace, water heater, sump pump, gutters, and fresh interior paint for added peace of mind. The kitchen features maple cabinetry and a gas stove with hood. The spacious living room showcases crown molding, hardwood floors, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A main-floor bedroom offers flexibility as a home office or den. Upstairs includes two large bedrooms and a full bath, along with the potential to easily add a future rooftop deck off the primary bedroom. The finished lower level adds a rec room with a second fireplace, new carpet, a fourth nonconforming bedroom, bathroom, and laundry area. Enjoy a private backyard in the highly sought-after Waterbury neighborhood in the heart of Des Moines.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,050
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Cement Board or Planked
Interior Spaces
- 1,512 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- 2 Fireplaces
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Additional Features
- 10,090 Sq Ft Lot
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 09002538000000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,752 | $427,100 | $85,600 | $341,500 |
| 2024 | $7,752 | $394,100 | $77,900 | $316,200 |
| 2023 | $7,666 | $394,100 | $77,900 | $316,200 |
| 2022 | $7,398 | $325,300 | $66,100 | $259,200 |
| 2021 | $7,068 | $325,300 | $66,100 | $259,200 |
| 2020 | $7,336 | $291,800 | $59,100 | $232,700 |
| 2019 | $7,028 | $291,800 | $59,100 | $232,700 |
| 2018 | $6,950 | $270,000 | $52,900 | $217,100 |
| 2017 | $6,358 | $270,000 | $52,900 | $217,100 |
| 2016 | $6,190 | $243,600 | $47,000 | $196,600 |
| 2015 | $6,190 | $243,600 | $47,000 | $196,600 |
| 2014 | $5,796 | $235,300 | $44,700 | $190,600 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2026 08/08/26 | Price Changed | $399,990 | -4.7% | $265 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/17/2026 06/17/26 | For Sale | $419,900 | +15.0% | $278 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/29/2022 06/29/22 | Sold | $365,000 | 0.0% | $241 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/21/2022 05/21/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/20/2022 05/20/22 | Price Changed | $364,900 | -1.4% | $241 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/05/2022 05/05/22 | For Sale | $370,000 | 0.0% | $245 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/28/2022 04/28/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/28/2022 04/28/22 | For Sale | $370,000 | +7.2% | $245 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/19/2021 11/19/21 | Sold | $345,000 | 0.0% | $228 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/19/2021 11/19/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/14/2021 10/14/21 | For Sale | $345,000 | +32.7% | $228 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/18/2014 02/18/14 | Sold | $260,000 | -1.9% | $172 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/19/2014 01/19/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/29/2013 10/29/13 | For Sale | $265,000 | -- | $175 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $365,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $345,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $260,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $270,500 | Itc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $346,750 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $276,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $208,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $201,227 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $216,496 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $175,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $120,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 743294
APN: 090-02538000000
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