Classic 1928 brick Colonial in the heart of Waterbury, cared for by the same family for four decades. Original character is everywhere. Arched doorways, crown molding, hardwood floors, and generous built-ins throughout, with a gas fireplace and tile surround anchoring the living room. The kitchen offers granite counters, stainless appliances, and exposed brick. Three bedrooms up, all hardwood, the primary with two closets, plus a cedar closet in the hall. The climate-controlled sunroom is the flex space every home needs, sunny enough for plants, quiet enough for an office, comfortable year round. If you're looking to add on, the sunroom and the area over the attached two-car garage are worth a look. The concrete driveway is newer and the main water service line was replaced in 2022. Outside, just over a quarter acre, fully fenced, with mature trees and a large concrete patio. The alley access turns out to be one of the best parts. The sellers will tell you it's where they got to know their neighbors. City-maintained and plowed, too. Minutes from area schools, Waveland Golf Course, Greenwood Park, the Art Center, and the shops and restaurants along Ingersoll and Grand.
For sale
$419,900
744 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,939sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Arched doorwaysOriginal characterAlley accessMature treesCrown moldingHardwood floorsGenerous built-ins throughout
- 21 days
- 3,590
- 439
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ashley Platt (515)314-7819,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749137
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
- Gas, Natural Gas, Radiant, See Remarks
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,939
- Total interior livable area: 1,939 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 83 x 133
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 09001466000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Rubber,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $424,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,723
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,900$217/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #749137 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,276 +0.2% | $424,300 +9.8% |
| 2024 | $7,258 +0.3% | $386,400 |
| 2023 | $7,236 +0.8% | $386,400 +22.3% |
| 2022 | $7,178 +6% | $315,900 |
| 2021 | $6,772 -3.7% | $315,900 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $7,030 +7.1% | $280,000 |
| 2019 | $6,562 +1.1% | $280,000 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $6,490 | $252,700 |
| 2017 | $6,490 +12.4% | $252,700 +10.9% |
| 2016 | $5,774 | $227,800 |
| 2015 | $5,774 +13% | $227,800 +9.3% |
| 2014 | $5,108 | $208,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $208,400 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $209,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $209,700 -11.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $236,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $236,100 +11.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $211,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $211,800 +14.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $185,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $185,300 +12.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $165,160 +4.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $158,570 |
| 2001 | -- | $158,570 |
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Neighborhood: Waterbury
Nearby schools
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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