$445,000

5905 Walnut Hill Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

3 beds |
3 baths |
1,512 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1938
10,106sqft lot
2 car garage
$294/sqft
Listed 6 days ago

Property Description

Welcome to Waterbury! This charming home offers over 2,000 finished square feet and a beautiful screened porch—perfect for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests. Thoughtfully updated for comfort and peace of mind, the home features a new roof (March 2025), along with newer AC, furnace, water heater, sump pump, gutters, and fresh interior paint. The kitchen is both functional and inviting with maple cabinetry, a gas stove, and a hood vent. The spacious living room is filled with character, showcasing crown molding, hardwood floors, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A main-floor bedroom adds flexibility—ideal for a home office, den, or guest space. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, plus an exciting opportunity to add a future rooftop deck off the primary bedroom. The finished lower level expands your living space with a large rec room featuring a second fireplace, a fourth nonconforming bedroom, an additional bathroom, and a dedicated laundry area. Step outside to enjoy a private backyard, all nestled in the highly desirable Waterbury neighborhood—one of Des Moines’ most sought-after locations, known for its charm, convenience, and tree-lined streets.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 26, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 1, 2026 at 2:20PM
Listing Office:: Realty ONE Group Impact : (515) 446-7524
Listing Agent:: Cui Davis : (515) 867-0498
MLS ID:: 737083

Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Finished
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 2

Style: One and One Half Story
Parking: AttachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: BrickCement SidingOne and One HalfBrick/Mortar

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: RESLOT 15 & E 20 F LOT 14 GRAND AVE WATERBURY09002538000000

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Cui Davis , Realty ONE Group Impact

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Location

Schools Nearby

Hanawalt Elementary School

225 56th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-5

0.42 miles away

Merrill Middle School

5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 6-8

0.45 miles away

Roosevelt High School

4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 9-12

1.18 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.