SOLD JAN 7, 2026

Off Market Jan 2026 for $590K

$680,078

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,792/mo

•

2,930

sq ft

1705 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Private 1.6-Acre Retreat in the Heart of West Des Moines! This spacious 4,000+ sq ft two-story home sits on a secluded 1.6-acre wooded lot, offering unmatched privacy, serene Walnut Creek views, and daily deer sightings—all just blocks from Dowling High and I-235. This is a rare opportunity to create your dream city retreat! The main level features a welcoming entry, private office, formal dining, and an open kitchen/family room with floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the outdoors in. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite boasts a brand-new luxury bath and a massive walk-in closet, accompanied by three additional bedrooms and a full bath. The walkout lower level is 90% finished and ready for your personal touch with a bar/kitchenette, 5th bedroom, and bath. The home’s enormous size, incredible yard, and prime location offer huge potential. Car enthusiasts will love the heated 4+ car detached garage, plus the attached 3-car garage. This is a rare opportunity to create your dream city retreat!

Single-familyProperty Type

2000Year Built

1.67 acresLot Size

$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

7 car garageParking

Listed by Angela McKenzie • RE/MAX Concepts

Listed by John Mauro • RE/MAX Concepts

Contact: (515) 778-6365

Bought with Darla Willett-Rohrssen • Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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•Source:DMMLS #723925

Redfin Estimate

$680,078

$90K since sold in January 2026$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 32.1% higher than the average sale price ($515K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$695,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths2,520 sq ft
1515 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$480,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,004 sq ft
7819 Luin Ln, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
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 JUN 5, 2026
$519,500
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,642 sq ft
1807 75th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

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Market trends in 50265, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$315K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

127

21 MoM

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Sale history for 1705 Buffalo Rd

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #723925

Jan 7, 2026

Sold

$590,000

$201/sq ft

Dec 5, 2025

Pending

—

Dec 1, 2025

Price Changed

$640,000

$218/sq ft

Nov 7, 2025

Price Changed

$690,000

$235/sq ft

Oct 10, 2025

Price Changed

$740,000

$253/sq ft

Sep 8, 2025

Price Changed

$760,000

$259/sq ft

Aug 8, 2025

Listed

$799,000

$273/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 26, 2022

Sold

$399,000

$136/sq ft

DMMLS #563089

Aug 30, 2018

Sold

$325,000

$111/sq ft

Jul 14, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 7, 2018

Relisted

—

Jun 26, 2018

Pending

—

Jun 23, 2018

Price Changed

$374,000

$128/sq ft

Jun 12, 2018

Listed

$379,000

$129/sq ft

+19

Need Privacy?? This IN TOWN Acreage offers a Private Setting on this 1.67 Acre lot near Dowling High School. Solid 2 Sty Home with 2x6 Construction & almost 3,000 sqft. Upstairs has 4 Spacious Bdrms & 2 Full Baths. Master Bdrm is Huge & has a Walk-In Closet & Large Master Bath w/ Separate Soaker Tub & Shower. Main Level features a Large Kitchen that opens to Fam Rm w/ Fireplace for easy Family Entertainment. You will love the Kitchen Island & Spacious Dining Area that lead out to the Deck. This level also includes a Formal Dining Room, Half Bath & a Bonus Rm that could be used as an Office, Den or 2nd Family Rm. All Appliances Stay! Full Walkout Bsmt is plumbed for a bath & is waiting for your finishing touches. Extra Bonus’ in this home include Open Staircase, Vaulted Entryway, Central Vac, Security System & Gas Line for Grill on the Deck. Need Space?? Not only is there a 3 Car Att Gar but there’s also a Huge 30x50 Outbuilding w/ Cement Floor. Lots of wooded areas to explore here.

DMMLS #395107

Sep 19, 2012

Sold

$270,000

$92/sq ft

Jan 24, 2012

Listed

$279,900

$96/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,132 (+2.2%)

$131,000 + $446,600

$577,600

2024

$7,960 (+1.9%)

$114,800 + $397,900

$512,700

2023

$7,808 (+1.2%)

$114,800 + $397,900

$512,700

2022

$7,714 (+5.9%)

$96,400 + $316,800

$413,200

2021

$7,286 (+1.6%)

$96,400 + $316,800

$413,200

2020

$7,172 (+4.2%)

$96,400 + $316,800

$413,200

2019

$6,886 (−0.2%)

$86,500 + $285,400

$371,900

2018

$6,898 (+20.7%)

$86,500 + $285,400

$371,900

2017

$5,716 (+3.6%)

$77,800 + $266,900

$344,700

2016

$5,518 (−12.7%)

$69,700 + $209,200

$278,900

2013

$6,324

$67,100 + $205,400

$272,500

Tax history for 1705 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,132 (+2.2%)

$131,000 + $446,600

$577,600

2024

$7,960 (+1.9%)

$114,800 + $397,900

$512,700

2023

$7,808 (+1.2%)

$114,800 + $397,900

$512,700

2022

$7,714 (+5.9%)

$96,400 + $316,800

$413,200

2021

$7,286 (+1.6%)

$96,400 + $316,800

$413,200

2020

$7,172 (+4.2%)

$96,400 + $316,800

$413,200

2019

$6,886 (−0.2%)

$86,500 + $285,400

$371,900

2018

$6,898 (+20.7%)

$86,500 + $285,400

$371,900

2017

$5,716 (+3.6%)

$77,800 + $266,900

$344,700

2016

$5,518 (−12.7%)

$69,700 + $209,200

$278,900

2013

$6,324

$67,100 + $205,400

$272,500

*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

1.67 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,930

Year built

2000

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

32002825012000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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: 7

Parking
Features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.67
Lot Size Acres: 1.67
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RS

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,452
Foundation Details: Poured

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,617

Utilities

Utility Information
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.: 2,930
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32002825012000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 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 • 1.0mi

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

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-14% chance 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

$647,000 – $783,000

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Home values near 1705 Buffalo Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1713 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$450,467
1609 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2896 Sq. Ft.	$540,323

Address	Redfin Estimate
1701 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1797 Sq. Ft.	$517,454
1825 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1646 Sq. Ft.	$370,003

Address	Redfin Estimate
1709 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2482 Sq. Ft.	$468,342
1617 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2032 Sq. Ft.	$321,612

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