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!
Sold for $282,000
$282,000
5800 Pleasant Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,796sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
10,062.36 Square Feet Lot
$280,900 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$2,373 Estimated rent
Home value
$280,900
$264,000 - $298,000
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Additional fireplaceFormal dining areaUnfinished lower levelUnfinished original hardwoodBonus room additionBeautiful mature treesGorgeous hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Tyler Wilkening (515)979-6191,
Century 21 Signature
Bought with:
Eric Quiner
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720396
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,796
- Total interior livable area: 1,796 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,062 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09000076000000
- Zoning: n1b
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $282,000-9%$157/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #720396 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Pending sale | $310,000$173/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720396 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $310,000$173/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720396 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,866 +2.2% | $390,900 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $6,720 -0.5% | $360,700 |
| 2023 | $6,754 +0.8% | $360,700 +20.7% |
| 2022 | $6,698 +4.8% | $298,800 |
| 2021 | $6,394 -3.6% | $298,800 +11.5% |
| 2020 | $6,634 +5.8% | $268,100 |
| 2019 | $6,270 +1.1% | $268,100 +9.4% |
| 2018 | $6,200 | $245,100 |
| 2017 | $6,200 +12.7% | $245,100 +11% |
| 2016 | $5,500 | $220,800 |
| 2015 | $5,500 +7.4% | $220,800 +4% |
| 2014 | $5,120 | $212,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $212,300 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $213,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $213,200 -6.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $228,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $228,200 +3.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $220,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $220,200 +17.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $187,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $187,700 +14.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $163,630 +16.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $140,480 |
| 2001 | -- | $140,480 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Waterbury
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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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- 5800 Pleasant Dr
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