For salePrice cut: $145K (6/24)
$980,000
4beds
2,536sqft
5740 Walnut Hill Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
2,536sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1997
0.38 Acres
2 Attached garage spaces
$386 price/sqft
What's special
Luxury is effortless when every detail has already been addressed. Nestled among mature trees in the heart of Waterbury, this extensively remodeled home (2016–2025) offers over 3,300 finished square feet designed for comfort and connection. More than beautiful finishes, 5740 Walnut Hill delivers a lifestyle. Five distinct gathering spaces allow the ...
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743809
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTravel times
Family Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Living Room
Deck
Outdoor
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
MARTHA T. LEBRON DYKEMAN,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing,
SHARON KLAUS 515-771-6352,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743809Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Central Vacuum, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,536
- Total interior livable area: 2,536 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 800
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 62 x 270
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 09006789000000
- Zoning: N1B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Details
- Builder name: Remodeled in 2017 - Harrington Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $386/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $909,500
- Annual tax amount: $16,134
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 448 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $980,000-12.9%$386/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000-2.2%$444/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #713375 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,150,000$453/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$453/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$453/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $1,150,000-8%$453/sqft |
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| 3/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+3523.2%$493/sqft |
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| 7/3/1996 | Sold | $34,500$14/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,134 +2% | $909,500 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $15,810 +3.1% | $803,700 |
| 2023 | $15,328 +0.8% | $803,700 +23.6% |
| 2022 | $15,212 +4.7% | $650,400 |
| 2021 | $14,528 -1.2% | $650,400 +11.7% |
| 2020 | $14,704 +7.3% | $582,200 +2.6% |
| 2019 | $13,704 +8.6% | $567,200 +11.2% |
| 2018 | $12,620 | $509,900 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $12,620 +12.7% | $474,400 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $11,198 | $437,000 |
| 2015 | $11,198 +6.2% | $437,000 +3% |
| 2014 | $10,544 | $424,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $424,100 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $425,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $425,200 -5.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $452,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $452,000 +0.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $449,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $449,200 +11.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $403,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $403,800 +9.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $367,480 +17.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $312,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $312,800 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$6,287/mo
Principal & interest
$5054
Property taxes
$1233
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Neighborhood: Waterbury
Nearby schools
Hanawalt Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.3 miles6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10Student Progress Rating
8/10Merrill Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.3 miles7/10
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7/10Roosevelt High School
Grades 9-12 • 1 miles5/10
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3/10College Readiness Rating
5/10Student Progress Rating
6/10