5905 Walnut Hill Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
Polk County
Key Facts
Description
Welcome to Waterbury! This charming home offers over 2,000 finished square feet and a lovely screened porch—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent updates include a new roof (March 2025), plus newer AC, furnace, water heater, sump pump, gutters, and fresh interior paint for added peace of mind. The kitchen features maple cabinetry and a gas stove with hood. The spacious living room showcases crown molding, hardwood floors, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A main-floor bedroom offers flexibility as a home office or den. Upstairs includes two large bedrooms and a full bath, along with the potential to easily add a future rooftop deck off the primary bedroom. The finished lower level adds a rec room with a second fireplace, new carpet, a fourth nonconforming bedroom, bathroom, and laundry area. Enjoy a private backyard in the highly sought-after Waterbury neighborhood in the heart of Des Moines.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
One And One Half Story
Year Built
1938
Living Area
1,512 sq ft
Lot Size
0.23 acres
Lot Dimensions
178.4
Garage Spaces
2
Zoning
RES
Days on Market
25
MLS® Listing#
743294
Property Features
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Basement
Parking
Construction
Foundation
Roof
Sewer
Water Source
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$8,050
Parcel Number
09002538000000
Directions
From I-235, take the 63rd Street exit and head south. Turn east on Grand Avenue. Turn north on 59th Street. Turn west on Walnut Hill Drive. Home is on north side of the street.
Affordability Calculator
$83,980
Estimated monthly payment
$2,235/mo
Principal $335,920 · Est. interest $468,638 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Des Moines, IA
- $294,567
- Median Listing Price
- 57
- Median Days on Market
- 1,410
- Median Sq Ft
- $203
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 1,324
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 43% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 37% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Des Moines, IA.
Location
Points of Interest in Des Moines, IA
Showing the Des Moines area map.
Nearby Schools
Hanawalt Elementary School
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
Merrill Middle School
Secondary · 0.4 mi away
Alrazi Academy
School · 0.5 mi away
West des Moines United Methodist Early Learning Preschool
School · 0.7 mi away
West Des Moines Community School
School · 0.7 mi away
Walnut Creek Campus
Secondary · 0.7 mi away
Hillside Elementary School
Elementary · 0.8 mi away
Bergman Academy
School · 1.0 mi away
Windsor Elementary School
Elementary · 1.1 mi away
St. Augustin School
School · 1.1 mi away
St Theresa School
School · 1.1 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Secondary · 1.2 mi away
Des Moines Roosevelt Roughrider Athletics and Activities
School · 1.2 mi away
Plymouth Nursery School
School · 1.3 mi away
Hubbell Elementary School
Elementary · 1.3 mi away
Stilwell Junior High School
Secondary · 1.4 mi away
Sacred Heart School
Secondary · 1.5 mi away
Dowling Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.5 mi away
Des Moines Public Schools
Elementary · 1.6 mi away
Cowles Montessori Parents Group
Elementary · 1.7 mi away
Commute Calculator
Nearby Homes
Similar Homes Nearby
Similar Home Values
Comparable nearby listings and their asking prices.
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4375 E 44th Street, Des Moines, IA | $294,990 | 3 | 2 | 1,372 |
| 1725 S 50th Street 802, West Des Moines, IA | $295,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,430 |
| 1200 Williams Street, Des Moines, IA | $298,000 | 4 | 6 | 3,537 |
| 3907 29th Street, Des Moines, IA | $298,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,171 |
| 4851 E Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA | $299,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,392 |
| 4504 Kingman Boulevard, Des Moines, IA | $299,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,724 |
Moving Cost Estimate
EXIT Agents in Des Moines
Listing Courtesy: Realty ONE Group Impact - (515) 867-0498