$3,776 Closing Credit¹
#716973, Sara Gaskell, Listing office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
$310,000 List price
5800 Pleasant Dr Des Moines, IA 50312
$3,681
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,796 sqft
0.2 acres
$173 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5800 Pleasant Dr
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!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,796 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.231 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #720396
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
- Interior: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $310,000
- Price/SqFt: $172
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,634
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From I-235, take 56th Street exit, and turn south. Turn west onto Pleasant Drive. Home will be on the south side of the street.
- Year Built: 1948
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,796 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.231 Acres
- MLS Number: 720396
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Century 21 Signature
- Office Phone: (515) 979-6191
- Listing Agent: Tyler Wilkening
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $360,700 | $6,634 |
| 2021 | $298,800 | $6,634 |
| 2020 | $268,100 | $6,634 |
| 2019 | $268,100 | $6,200 |
| 2018 | $245,100 | $6,200 |
| 2017 | $245,100 | $5,654 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Windsor Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•5912 University Ave
3
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•225 56th St
6
Hillside Elementary
Public District KG-6
1.1 mi
•713 8th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $92,378. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
6%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
13%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
34%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
BMW
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Talk/Personality
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5800 Pleasant Dr
The listing price of 5800 Pleasant Dr property is $310,000.
The property 5800 Pleasant Dr is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.
Active Listing: 5800 Pleasant Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5800 Pleasant Dr are: Windsor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hanawalt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hillside Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Stilwell Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,634 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5800 Pleasant Dr has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5800 Pleasant Dr is 1,796 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5800 Pleasant Dr is 1948.
This home is located at 5800 Pleasant Dr in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Waterbury neighborhood. This 1,796 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $310,000.
While more than 61 listings in Des Moines, IA in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 69 listings sold at asking price, and more than 143 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.9%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $215,247, while the average time on the real estate market was 42 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.