SOLD JUL 28, 2026

Sold on jul 2026

$695,000

•

2,520

sq ft

1515 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Tucked away on a wooded . 56-acre lot backing to Walnut Creek + the Greenbelt, this sprawling walk-out ranch offers nearly 4,600 sq ft of living space right near Dowling High School. This home is truly a rare find, combining extensive remodeling, incredible space, secluded woods + LOCATION. ENTIRE main level has had a FULL REMODEL featuring 3 BR/3 BA, a vaulted great room, skylights + stunning open concept. The kitchen showcases brand-new cabinetry, island, stainless steel appliances including a hood vent, tile backsplash + abundant storage throughout. A spacious drop zone + full laundry room conveniently located off the oversized 28x28 garage add everyday functionality. Primary suite is tucked away on its own side of the home w/ a beautifully updated bath + soaking tub. The walk-out lower level provides 2 adl bedrooms/gym, multiple living + entertaining spaces + an optional hot tub + pool table. Additional updates include a new roof/furnace in 2021. Outdoor living is nothing short of exceptional w/ multiple spaces to relax + enjoy the peaceful surroundings in; from a four-seasons sunroom that the current homeowners "live-in", to a sunset deck + covered patio. Mature trees, wildlife, deer, turkey are all just part of the daily lifestyle here. Blocks from shopping, dining, grocery, Starbucks, interstate access -- + minutes to the airport—this home offers the perfect blend of convenience, privacy + natural beauty.

Single-familyProperty Type

1993Year Built

0.56 acresLot Size

$276Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Darla Willett-Rohrssen • Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Contact: 515-203-6108

Bought with Rose Green • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:DMMLS #742278

Redfin Estimate

$697,576

$2,576 since sold in July 2026$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 68.3% higher than the average sale price ($415K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$377,000
A
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SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$475,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,413 sq ft
1309 20th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$275,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,864 sq ft
2501 Pleasant St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$480,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,004 sq ft
7819 Luin Ln, 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 JUN 29, 2026
$515,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,178 sq ft
1214 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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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

New listings for sale

NEW 2 HRS AGO
$205,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,340 sq ft
1400 S 52nd St #48, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$345,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,600 sq ft
5037 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$330,000
5 beds2.5 baths1,666 sq ft
410 S 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$500,000
5 beds3 baths1,570 sq ft
3459 Grand Valley Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$215,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,347 sq ft
1215 S 52nd St #1004, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$405,000
3 beds3.5 baths1,796 sq ft
5007 Cherrywood Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$325,000
3 beds2 baths1,245 sq ft
2433 Maple St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$250,000
2 beds1 bath1,032 sq ft
609 10th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$240,000
4 beds2 baths1,315 sq ft
417 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$138,500
1 bed1 bath432 sq ft
321 2nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Est. $2,714 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 1515 Buffalo Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #742278

Jul 28, 2026

Sold

$695,000

$276/sq ft

Jun 26, 2026

Pending

—

Jun 3, 2026

Listed

$730,000

$290/sq ft

DMMLS #741080

May 18, 2026

Listing Removed

—

May 15, 2026

Listed

$760,000

$302/sq ft

DMMLS #635745

Sep 29, 2021

Sold

$498,900

$198/sq ft

Aug 18, 2021

Pending

—

Aug 16, 2021

Listed

$499,900

$198/sq ft

OPEN HOUSE Tuesday 8/17 5-8pm. Lovely walk-out ranch on Buffalo Rd across from Dowling. So many wonderful features about this home. Only one owner. Over 4600 finished sq ft per the seller with an open concept main level, vaulted ceiling great room, wood burning fire places, 4 seasons sunroom, granite counters, sky-lights, huge laundry/mud room off the garage, and more. Roof and furnace are new 2021 and a/c 2016. You can't beat this location so close to everything, yet feels like the country with all the mature trees on your own half acre lot backing to Walnut Creek and the Greenbelt! Deer and turkey frequent the yard and it looks like a postcard on those frosty winter mornings. Three beds up, two down with 4.5 bathrooms. Walkout basement with oversized covered patio and deck off the sunroom. Oversized 28x28 garage. Student/school traffic enters and exits the high school via 17th St so you won't be blocked in. You'll want to see this one in person!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,764 (+8.5%)

$85,200 + $489,200

$574,400

2025

$8,078 (+2.1%)

$85,200 + $489,200

$574,400

2024

$7,908 (+2.1%)

$74,700 + $434,700

$509,400

2023

$7,744 (+2.1%)

$74,700 + $434,700

$509,400

2022

$7,586 (+6.1%)

$62,700 + $347,200

$409,900

2021

$7,150 (+1.6%)

$62,700 + $347,200

$409,900

2020

$7,036 (+4.3%)

$62,700 + $347,200

$409,900

2019

$6,744 (−0.1%)

$56,300 + $312,100

$368,400

2018

$6,754 (+3.7%)

$56,300 + $312,100

$368,400

2017

$6,514 (+4.1%)

$50,600 + $290,400

$341,000

2016

$6,256 (+2.6%)

$46,900 + $273,000

$319,900

2013

$6,098

$44,700 + $266,400

$311,100

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.56 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,520

Year built

1993

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

32002825008000

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: 3
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

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

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Gas, Vented

Equipment
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Other Features: Wet Bar, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame, Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Pool and Spa Information
Has Spa

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.561
Lot Size Acres: 0.561
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 2,100
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,728.53

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,520
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32002825008000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

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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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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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Sun exposure

81/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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5.6 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$663,000 – $803,000

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Home values near 1515 Buffalo Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1713 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$443,966
1705 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2930 Sq. Ft.	$673,664

Address	Redfin Estimate
1701 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1797 Sq. Ft.	$508,296
1609 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2896 Sq. Ft.	$531,160

Address	Redfin Estimate
1709 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2482 Sq. Ft.	$544,200
1617 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2032 Sq. Ft.	$313,977

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