




5905 Walnut Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50312
About This Home
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.
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick,Cement Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 470
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,512
- Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 09002538000000
- Zoning: RES
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 10,105 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 178.4
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
