Classic 2-story brick Colonial on a corner lot in the heart of Waterbury. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 fully renovated bathrooms, the home offers hardwood floors, two fireplaces, and a dreamy 3 season porch. The main level includes spacious living and dining areas with 9-foot ceilings and crown molding, along with a cozy library complete with built-ins and a large bay window. The updated eat-in kitchen includes a built-in desk area and flows easily for everyday living and entertaining. The finished lower level adds approximately 950 square feet of additional living space, highlighted by a large family room with fireplace. Abundant storage throughout—a rare find in Waterbury—adds to the home’s everyday functionality. Updated front landscaping enhances curb appeal, while a brick walkway and arbor connect the outdoor spaces to the front of the home. Schedule your showing today.
Sold for $715,000
$715,000
4917 Harwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
2,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.4 Acres Lot
$714,900 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$2,728 Estimated rent
Home value
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$679,000 - $751,000
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Two fireplacesBuilt-in desk areaUpdated eat-in kitchenCorner lotCrown moldingHardwood floorsLarge bay window
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Listed by:
Kathryn Driscoll 515-453-6862,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Bought with:
Ingrid Williams
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738870
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 950
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 126.1
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09001415000000
- Zoning: Resid
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $675,100
- Annual tax amount: $12,306
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Sold | $715,000-1.4%$298/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $725,000$302/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000$302/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Pending sale | $725,000$302/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000+28.1%$302/sqft |
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| 10/30/2020 | Sold | $566,000-3.9%$236/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #585211 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2020 | Price change | $589,000-1.7%$245/sqft |
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| 3/10/2020 | Price change | $599,000-1.8%$250/sqft |
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| 2/6/2020 | Price change | $610,000-2.4%$254/sqft |
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| 12/31/2019 | Price change | $625,000-1.6%$260/sqft |
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| 11/5/2019 | Price change | $635,000-2.2%$265/sqft |
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| 7/1/2019 | Price change | $649,000-5.9%$270/sqft |
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| 6/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $690,000$288/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,306 +2.1% | $675,100 +8.3% |
| 2024 | $12,054 +1.4% | $623,200 |
| 2023 | $11,886 +0.8% | $623,200 +21.4% |
| 2022 | $11,794 +13% | $513,200 |
| 2021 | $10,434 -3.7% | $513,200 +20.3% |
| 2020 | $10,834 +3.9% | $426,700 |
| 2019 | $10,432 +1.1% | $426,700 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $10,322 | $396,700 |
| 2017 | $10,322 +12.6% | $396,700 +11.2% |
| 2016 | $9,168 | $356,600 |
| 2015 | $9,168 +10.5% | $356,600 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $8,298 | $333,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $333,000 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $334,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $334,600 -6.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $358,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $358,300 +1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $353,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $353,400 +9% |
| 2006 | -- | $324,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $324,300 +16.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $277,400 +11.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $249,720 |
| 2001 | -- | $249,720 |
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Neighborhood: Waterbury
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- 4/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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