OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2022 for $470K

$527,341

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,249/mo

•

2,143

sq ft

1605 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Featured in Better Homes and Gardens DIY magazine summer 2020 for it's stunning kitchen/living room remodel! This lovely ranch home includes 4 beds, 3.5 baths, nearly 4000 total finished sq ft on one half acre along the Greenbelt across from Dowling Catholic. Walls were removed to create an open, vaulted ceiling great room and magnificent kitchen with 11ft island, brand new cabinetry, stainless appliances including range with custom hood, beverage fridge, 2nd wall oven, and tile backsplash. Brand new LVP floors are beautiful and durable. Large primary suite with full bath, his/her walk in closets plus access to the wrap around deck. Drop zone off the garage, spacious laundry room between bedrooms. Plenty of room to spread out on the main and lower levels. Painted exposed brick leads downstairs to a spacious family/rec room. Lots of storage, wet bar/kitchenette, 4th bedroom and full bath. New roof 2020, furnace 2019, gutters 2018, AC 2016. Not to mention mature trees, large yard with shed and firepit. The location makes it quick and easy to access anywhere in the metro, while feeling secluded and quiet. Come and see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

0.57 acresLot Size

$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Benjamin Bjorholm • 1 Percent Lists Evolution

Bought with Savannah Savage • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:DMMLS #651224

Redfin Estimate

$527,341

$57K since sold in June 2022$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 20.3% higher than the average sale price ($438K) 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 JUL 28, 2026
$695,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths2,520 sq ft
1515 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$365,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,668 sq ft
1422 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$515,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,178 sq ft
1214 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$300,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,830 sq ft
7218 Colby Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$480,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,964 sq ft
1161 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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$148,987

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$2,651/mo

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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 1605 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,112 (+8.4%)

$85,600 + $446,900

$532,500

2025

$7,480 (+2.2%)

$85,600 + $446,900

$532,500

2024

$7,322 (+22.0%)

$75,000 + $397,400

$472,400

2023

$6,002 (+1.2%)

$75,000 + $397,400

$472,400

2022

$5,930 (+5.8%)

$63,000 + $256,700

$319,700

2021

$5,604 (+1.6%)

$63,000 + $256,700

$319,700

2020

$5,514 (+3.9%)

$63,000 + $256,700

$319,700

2019

$5,308 (−0.2%)

$56,600 + $231,400

$288,000

2018

$5,316 (+3.4%)

$56,600 + $231,400

$288,000

2017

$5,142 (+4.7%)

$50,800 + $216,800

$267,600

2016

$4,912 (+12.0%)

$47,100 + $204,700

$251,800

2013

$4,386

$44,900 + $198,700

$243,600

Tax history for 1605 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,112 (+8.4%)

$85,600 + $446,900

$532,500

2025

$7,480 (+2.2%)

$85,600 + $446,900

$532,500

2024

$7,322 (+22.0%)

$75,000 + $397,400

$472,400

2023

$6,002 (+1.2%)

$75,000 + $397,400

$472,400

2022

$5,930 (+5.8%)

$63,000 + $256,700

$319,700

2021

$5,604 (+1.6%)

$63,000 + $256,700

$319,700

2020

$5,514 (+3.9%)

$63,000 + $256,700

$319,700

2019

$5,308 (−0.2%)

$56,600 + $231,400

$288,000

2018

$5,316 (+3.4%)

$56,600 + $231,400

$288,000

2017

$5,142 (+4.7%)

$50,800 + $216,800

$267,600

2016

$4,912 (+12.0%)

$47,100 + $204,700

$251,800

2013

$4,386

$44,900 + $198,700

$243,600

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

90 ft.

Lot depth

276 ft.

Lot size

0.57 Acres

Year renovated

1995

Sq. Ft.

2,143

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

32002825006000

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

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

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

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler

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

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fire Pit
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.568
Lot Size Acres: 0.568
Lot Size Dimensions: 90X276
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,800
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,604

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: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,143
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Polk County
APN: 32002825006000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Clive Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Indian Hills Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Valley High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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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Historical weather

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

$501,000 – $607,000

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Home values near 1605 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.	$539,831

Address	Redfin Estimate
1701 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1797 Sq. Ft.	$511,050
1705 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2930 Sq. Ft.	$672,279

Address	Redfin Estimate
1515 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2520 Sq. Ft.	$698,556
1609 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2896 Sq. Ft.	$530,041

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