Welcome to this charming and immaculately maintained historic brick Cape Cod home, nestled in Waterbury. This beautiful 3 bed, 2.5 bath residence combines timeless character and modern updates, enabling both comfortable living & entertaining.
Step inside to find original hardwood floors flowing through the home, adding warmth & elegance. To the right of the entryway is a spacious living & dining room with gas fireplace. Off the living room is a sunny four-season room. From the dining room, you’ll see a fully updated kitchen, with stainless appliances, a beverage fridge, & an eat-in breakfast nook. To the left of the entryway is a cozy den, A convenient half bath completes the main floor.
Upstairs are two roomy bedrooms, with reading nooks that look out on the peaceful backyard. The primary bedroom even has a walk-in closet! The bathroom is airy, with a double vanity, tiled shower, and heated tile floors.
The basement has a 3rd bedroom, full bathroom, & a non-conforming bedroom: space for a guest suite, exercise room, or playroom. Outside, enjoy the fenced yard, patio, and hot tub for hosting summer barbecues or relaxing. The newer two-car garage offers storage and convenience. Finally, the house has been well maintained, with a waterproofed basement, newer AC and furnace, and radon mitigation.
Don’t miss out on this storybook home with historic charm, modern amenities, and a fantastic location near downtown, restaurants, parks and trails. Come see it today!
Sold for $428,500 on 05/07/25
$428,500
5820 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,888sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
8,450.64 Square Feet Lot
$429,600 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$2,341 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 08, 2025 at 08:32am
Listed by:
Nora Crosthwaite (515)783-9815,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Julia Stender 515-868-1113,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Adam Bugbee
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714569
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,888
- Total interior livable area: 1,888 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 575
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 8,450 sqft
- Dimensions: 100
Details
- Parcel number: 09003102000000
- Zoning: N1B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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