1613 Buffalo Rd is a 1,452 square foot house on a 0.56 acre lot with 1 bedroom and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's West Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $427,357.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$294Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$427,357
$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 25.9% higher than the average sale price ($339K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,082 (+8.7%)
$85,200 + $331,400
$416,600
2025
$5,594 (+0.2%)
$85,200 + $331,400
$416,600
2024
$5,582 (−0.1%)
$74,700 + $294,900
$369,600
2023
$5,590 (+1.2%)
$74,700 + $294,900
$369,600
2022
$5,522 (+6.0%)
$62,700 + $235,700
$298,400
2021
$5,210 (+1.6%)
$62,700 + $235,700
$298,400
2020
$5,128 (+4.1%)
$62,700 + $235,700
$298,400
2019
$4,928 (−0.2%)
$56,300 + $212,100
$268,400
2018
$4,936 (+3.5%)
$56,300 + $212,100
$268,400
2017
$4,770 (+4.8%)
$50,600 + $198,500
$249,100
2016
$4,550 (+8.3%)
$46,900 + $187,300
$234,200
2013
$4,202
$44,700 + $181,600
$226,300
Tax history for 1613 Buffalo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,082 (+8.7%)
$85,200 + $331,400
$416,600
2025
$5,594 (+0.2%)
$85,200 + $331,400
$416,600
2024
$5,582 (−0.1%)
$74,700 + $294,900
$369,600
2023
$5,590 (+1.2%)
$74,700 + $294,900
$369,600
2022
$5,522 (+6.0%)
$62,700 + $235,700
$298,400
2021
$5,210 (+1.6%)
$62,700 + $235,700
$298,400
2020
$5,128 (+4.1%)
$62,700 + $235,700
$298,400
2019
$4,928 (−0.2%)
$56,300 + $212,100
$268,400
2018
$4,936 (+3.5%)
$56,300 + $212,100
$268,400
2017
$4,770 (+4.8%)
$50,600 + $198,500
$249,100
2016
$4,550 (+8.3%)
$46,900 + $187,300
$234,200
2013
$4,202
$44,700 + $181,600
$226,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RS
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,452
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JASON HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,452
Building Sq. Ft: 2,276
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 4 JASON HEIGHTS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 672
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 24,489
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Type: WEST DES MOINES
Acres: 0.562
Depth Footage: 275
Front Footage: 90
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,452
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32002825004000
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
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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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Historical weather
West Des Moines, IA • 50265
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Sun exposure
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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4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$406,000 – $492,000
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