This is a rare opportunity to own a home in one of Des Moines most-desired neighborhoods! Just minutes from both Downtown & West Des Moines, there is incredible upside for sweat equity in this Waterbury home! The main level has a large living room w/ wood-burning fireplace, and unfinished original hardwood underneath the carpet. You’ll love the bonus room addition for a potential home office or flex space w/ access to the fenced-in backyard. This level also has a formal dining area, kitchen & half bath. Upstairs, you’ll find gorgeous hardwood floors, a beautiful bathroom w/ original tile and 3 bedrooms. The spacious primary has plenty of space for a large furniture set up, while still allowing for the possibility of adding a future primary bathroom. The unfinished lower level has an additional fireplace & lots of space for future plans. Don’t miss the extremely rare 2-car garage, beautiful mature trees & walking trail bordering the lot. Come make this wonderful historic home your own!
Sold for $282,000 on 08/01/25
$282,000
5800 Pleasant Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,796sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
10,062.36 Square Feet Lot
$308,100 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$2,354 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 11:50am
Listed by:
Tyler Wilkening (515)979-6191,
Century 21 Signature
Bought with:
Eric Quiner
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720396
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,796
- Total interior livable area: 1,796 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,062 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09000076000000
- Zoning: n1b
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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