5505 Waterbury Rd
Des Moines, IA 50312
4 bd 5 ba 3,785 sqft Built 1917 Lot 32,931 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$876,000
Jul 8, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 | Sold | $801,900 | DesMoines |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Listed for rent | $5,000 | DesMoines |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Listed | $849,900 | DesMoines |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Price changed | $849,900 | MLS #657959 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Price changed | $879,000 | MLS #657959 |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Price changed | $949,000 | MLS #657959 |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Listed | $975,000 | MLS #657959 |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Sold | $876,000 | MLS #627928 |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Listed | $850,000 | MLS #627928 |
| Aug 5, 2015 | Sold | $650,000 | MLS #501574 |
| Jun 5, 2015 | Listed | $650,000 | MLS #501574 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $752,200 | $140,100 | $892,300 | $16,812 |
| 2023 | $692,800 | $129,700 | $822,500 | $15,638 |
| 2022 | $562,300 | $110,100 | $672,400 | $15,516 |
| 2021 | $562,300 | $110,100 | $672,400 | $16,136 |
| 2020 | $548,200 | $107,000 | $655,200 | $16,758 |
| 2019 | $548,200 | $107,000 | $655,200 | $17,238 |
| 2018 | $544,900 | $105,000 | $649,900 | $17,058 |
| 2017 | $544,900 | $105,000 | $649,900 | $16,028 |
| 2016 | $501,200 | $99,900 | $601,100 | $13,936 |
| 2015 | $437,700 | $99,900 | $537,600 | $13,114 |
| 2014 | $410,600 | $91,700 | $502,300 | $12,258 |
| 2013 | $410,600 | $91,700 | $502,300 | $11,726 |
| 2012 | $412,400 | $91,700 | $504,100 | $11,152 |
| 2011 | $412,400 | $91,700 | $504,100 | $10,610 |
| 2010 | $410,900 | $95,200 | $506,100 | $10,598 |
| 2009 | $410,900 | $95,200 | $506,100 | $10,256 |
| 2008 | $423,800 | $98,000 | $521,800 | $10,256 |
| 2007 | $419,500 | $98,000 | $517,500 | $10,272 |
Property facts
Year built
1917
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
5
Living area
3,785 sqft
Lot size
32,931 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
Waterbury Rd
Coordinates
41.58774, -93.69269
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,678
Gross rental yield
7.78%
Implied cap rate
5.06%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5505 Waterbury Rd last sell?
5505 Waterbury Rd most recently sold on Jul 8, 2021 for $876,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5505 Waterbury Rd?
The most recent total assessment for 5505 Waterbury Rd (year 2025) is $892,300 with $16,812 in property tax.
How does 5505 Waterbury Rd's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 1.9% above the last sale price of $876,000.
When was 5505 Waterbury Rd built?
5505 Waterbury Rd was built in 1917.
How does 5505 Waterbury Rd compare to others on Waterbury Rd?
We track 8 other properties on Waterbury Rd. Browse the list under "Other properties on Waterbury Rd" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5505 Waterbury Rd?
5505 Waterbury Rd is a 4 bed, 5 bath, 3,785 sqft, 32,931 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5505 Waterbury Rd a flip candidate?
No — 5505 Waterbury Rd does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5505 Waterbury Rd a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5505 Waterbury Rd is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.2%
2026 Q3
$435.1K
2026 Q4
$431.4K
ZIP 50312 — Median Price History + Forecast
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