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$539,603
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $539,000 on Jun 23, 2026

5633 WALNUT RIDGE DR

DES MOINES, IA 50317
0
Baths
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$540K
$470K low$610K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$539,000 · Jun 23, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$350 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$350

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.38
36
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
51
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Merrill Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Hanawalt Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Roosevelt High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50317These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,396
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,850 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,561
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,313
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

5633 Walnut Ridge Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Des Moines 50317
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Des Moines 50317

What homes are worth in Des Moines 50317

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$73K$386K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Des Moines 50317.

How it measures up in Des Moines 50317

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Moines 50317.

Estimated value$539,603
CheaperTypical $175,098Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

How 5633 Walnut Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterburyDes Moines 50317Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$539,60372% of homesalmost all homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac65% of homes80% of homes77% of homes

About 5633 Walnut Ridge Dr

How much is 5633 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5633 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA is $539,603 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $469,580 to $609,626. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5633 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA last sell?

5633 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA last sold on Jun 23, 2026 for $539,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 5633 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA?

5633 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Merrill Middle School (middle), rated C+; Hanawalt Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Roosevelt High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Des Moines Independent Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5633 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50317?

Among the 13,854 homes in Des Moines 50317, it is worth more than almost all of them ($539,603 against a typical $175,098) and its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.19 ac). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 92% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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