WOW! Stunning Waterbury charmer! Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by mature trees, this well-maintained Cape Cod is a must-see. The interior features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room, family room, kitchen with bar seating and a formal dining room with original built-ins and original/refinished hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy the serene evenings around the fire pit on the stone patio. The seller has installed a new roof, furnace, anchored walls, sump pump with battery backup and front door. The location of this home is so convenient backing Merrill Middle School and being close to 56th you have very quick access to I-235, Valley Junction, and downtown Des Moines.
Sold for $335,000
$335,000
5508 Westwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,636sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$358,200 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$1,752 Estimated rent
Home value
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$340,000 - $376,000
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Formal dining roomSump pumpBattery backupMature treesNew roof
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Listed by:
Aaron O'Tool 515-276-2872,
RE/MAX Concepts- Waukee,
Rob Ellerman 515-276-2872,
RE/MAX Concepts-Ames
Bought with:
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 63390
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Full bathroom
- Level: Upper
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,636
- Total interior livable area: 1,636 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 929
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 09004087000000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Radon Mitigation System - Passive, Radon Mitigation System - Active
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $331,200
- Annual tax amount: $6,444
- Date on market: 10/12/2023
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2024 | Sold | $335,000-4%$205/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #63390 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2023 | Pending sale | $349,000$213/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #683496 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2023 | Price change | $349,000-2.8%$213/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #683496 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2023 | Price change | $359,000-4.3%$219/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #683496 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $375,000+51.9%$229/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #683496 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2018 | Sold | $246,900-5%$151/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #563200 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2018 | Pending sale | $259,900$159/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #563200 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $259,900$159/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #563200 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2018 | Pending sale | $259,900$159/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #563200 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $259,900+22.6%$159/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #563200 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2016 | Sold | $212,000+3.4%$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2013 | Listing removed | $205,000$125/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2013 | Price change | $205,000-3.3%$125/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2013 | Listed for sale | $212,000+6.1%$130/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2011 | Listing removed | $199,900$122/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #369438 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2010 | Price change | $199,900-7%$122/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #369438 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2010 | Listed for sale | $214,900+5.1%$131/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #369438 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2006 | Sold | $204,500+29.8%$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2002 | Sold | $157,500$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,444 -1.1% | $336,300 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $6,516 +0.2% | $331,200 |
| 2023 | $6,502 +0.8% | $331,200 +20% |
| 2022 | $6,452 +4.9% | $275,900 |
| 2021 | $6,152 -3.7% | $275,900 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $6,390 +5.4% | $246,500 |
| 2019 | $6,064 +1% | $246,500 +9.3% |
| 2018 | $6,002 | $225,600 |
| 2017 | $6,002 +12.7% | $225,600 +11.6% |
| 2016 | $5,328 | $202,200 |
| 2015 | $5,328 +7.6% | $202,200 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $4,952 | $193,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $193,400 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $194,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $194,000 -6.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $206,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $206,900 +4.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $198,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $198,700 +14.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $174,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $174,000 +12.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $154,460 +21% |
| 2002 | -- | $127,680 |
| 2001 | -- | $127,680 |
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Neighborhood: Waterbury
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