OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2018 for $410K

$606,793

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,549/mo

•

2,168

sq ft

1511 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Rare find! Sprawling custom walkout ranch across from Dowling! Circle drive gives easy access to this prime almost 2 acre lot! Gorgeous professionally remodeled kitchen will impress! You’ll also be impressed with TWO 3 season rooms (up and down) connected by a spiral staircase (and check out the gorgeous built-ins! Then WOW! the most beautiful round wood burning fireplace you’ll ever see is downstairs! You’ll relax with the beautiful views of the woods everywhere in this light filled home! Check out the gorgeous wood floors throughout the main. There are 3 bedrooms up and one more down, 2 baths up and 1 down, and a plethora of storage throughout! Enjoy the laundry/drop zone and work/desk zone. There’s also a sizeable shed for extra workspace and storage. This one is just special!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

1.88 acresLot Size

$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Anita Nemmers • Iowa Realty Valley West

Listed by RICK BRATRUD • Iowa Realty Valley West

Bought with Sara Summy • Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Bought with Steven Camerona • Iowa Realty Beaverdale

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•Source:DMMLS #567017

Redfin Estimate

$606,793

$197K since sold in September 2018$15K since September

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This home's estimate is 54.8% higher than the average sale price ($392K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$275,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,864 sq ft
2501 Pleasant St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$460,000
B
Land2,138 sq ft
1495 NW 75th St, Clive, IA 50325
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$515,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,178 sq ft
1214 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$300,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,830 sq ft
7218 Colby Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$365,000
E
4 beds3 baths1,668 sq ft
1422 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$437,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,504 sq ft
2030 NW 81st St, Clive, IA 50325

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Market trends in 50265, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.0%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$300K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

103

21 MoM

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Sale history for 1511 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,628 (+8.7%)

$112,700 + $517,300

$630,000

2025

$8,860 (+5.0%)

$112,700 + $517,300

$630,000

2024

$8,442 (+1.5%)

$98,800 + $458,900

$557,700

2023

$8,314 (+1.2%)

$98,800 + $444,300

$543,100

2022

$8,214 (+6.6%)

$82,900 + $356,500

$439,400

2021

$7,706 (+1.6%)

$82,900 + $356,500

$439,400

2020

$7,586 (+62.4%)

$82,900 + $356,500

$439,400

2019

$4,672 (−0.2%)

$74,500 + $318,400

$392,900

2018

$4,680 (+3.4%)

$74,500 + $318,400

$392,900

2017

$4,528 (+4.4%)

$67,000 + $169,600

$236,600

2016

$4,336 (+8.9%)

$62,100 + $160,600

$222,700

2013

$3,980

$59,100 + $156,900

$216,000

Tax history for 1511 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,628 (+8.7%)

$112,700 + $517,300

$630,000

2025

$8,860 (+5.0%)

$112,700 + $517,300

$630,000

2024

$8,442 (+1.5%)

$98,800 + $458,900

$557,700

2023

$8,314 (+1.2%)

$98,800 + $444,300

$543,100

2022

$8,214 (+6.6%)

$82,900 + $356,500

$439,400

2021

$7,706 (+1.6%)

$82,900 + $356,500

$439,400

2020

$7,586 (+62.4%)

$82,900 + $356,500

$439,400

2019

$4,672 (−0.2%)

$74,500 + $318,400

$392,900

2018

$4,680 (+3.4%)

$74,500 + $318,400

$392,900

2017

$4,528 (+4.4%)

$67,000 + $169,600

$236,600

2016

$4,336 (+8.9%)

$62,100 + $160,600

$222,700

2013

$3,980

$59,100 + $156,900

$216,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.88 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,168

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

32000485001000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Residential Single-Family District

The purpose of this district is to encourage residential neighborhoods of exclusively single-family detached dwellings with a wide range of lot sizes. Any development must have an overall density from 1.1 to 6.0 du per acre. Minimum lot sizes may be established for each RS District through the use of a minimum lot size suffix. This land use zone is also intended to facilitate pedestrian access to schools, churches, parks, and neighborhood convenience shopping.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Gas Log, Wood Burning

Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area, Fireplace, See Remarks, Cable TV, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.881
Lot Size Acres: 1.881
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 550
Foundation Details: Poured

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,859
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,168
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32000485001000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Clive Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Indian Hills Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Valley High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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West Des Moines, IA • 50265

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$577,000 – $698,000

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Home values near 1511 Buffalo Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1713 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$444,215
1709 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2482 Sq. Ft.	$541,151

Address	Redfin Estimate
1701 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1797 Sq. Ft.	$511,050
1609 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2896 Sq. Ft.	$530,041

Address	Redfin Estimate
1515 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2520 Sq. Ft.	$698,556
1617 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2032 Sq. Ft.	$313,611

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