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Off market aug 2020 for $175K

$361,537

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,483/mo

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2.5 ba

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1,912

sq ft

1818 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Fantastic . 57 acre lot! Convenient to schools, shopping, banking, restaurants and interstate access. Great potential in this four level split home. Needs cosmetic updating including painting and carpeting. Formal living and dining rooms, family room with built-ins and wood burning fireplace, finished recreation room in 4th level. Patio overlooks mature trees and features a powered retractable awning. Charming 10' x 14' potting shed with electric power. Other amenities: drinking water filtration system, home is wired for a future generator, fenced backyard, 2 car garage and 2 car parking pad.

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

0.57 acresLot Size

$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Robin Von Gillern • Coldwell Banker Mid-America

Bought with Robin Von Gillern • Coldwell Banker Mid-America

Source:DMMLS #411638

Redfin Estimate

$361,537

$187K since sold in August 2020$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 7.8% higher than the average sale price ($336K) 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 MAY 8, 2026
$315,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,744 sq ft
2316 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$305,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,460 sq ft
1236 20th 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 5, 2026
$465,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,760 sq ft
1281 16th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$353,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,918 sq ft
9654 Elmcrest Dr, Clive, IA 50325

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$2,137/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

98.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$315K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

124

24 MoM

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Sale history for 1818 Buffalo Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 26, 2020

Sold

$175,000

$92/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 26, 2013

Sold

$175,000

$92/sq ft

DMMLS #411638

Jun 4, 2013

Sold

$165,000

$86/sq ft

Jan 23, 2013

Listed

$179,900

$94/sq ft

+11

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,088 (+8.2%)

$85,700 + $252,400

$338,100

2025

$4,702 (+2.2%)

$85,700 + $252,400

$338,100

2024

$4,602 (+0.6%)

$75,100 + $225,700

$300,800

2023

$4,576 (+1.2%)

$75,100 + $225,700

$300,800

2022

$4,522 (+6.3%)

$63,100 + $182,800

$245,900

2021

$4,254 (+1.6%)

$63,100 + $182,800

$245,900

2020

$4,186 (+5.1%)

$63,100 + $182,800

$245,900

2019

$3,982 (−0.2%)

$56,600 + $164,100

$220,700

2018

$3,988 (+11.0%)

$56,600 + $164,100

$220,700

2017

$3,594 (+3.8%)

$50,900 + $152,000

$202,900

2016

$3,464 (−3.2%)

$47,200 + $131,300

$178,500

2013

$3,580

$46,000 + $128,300

$174,300

Tax history for 1818 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,088 (+8.2%)

$85,700 + $252,400

$338,100

2025

$4,702 (+2.2%)

$85,700 + $252,400

$338,100

2024

$4,602 (+0.6%)

$75,100 + $225,700

$300,800

2023

$4,576 (+1.2%)

$75,100 + $225,700

$300,800

2022

$4,522 (+6.3%)

$63,100 + $182,800

$245,900

2021

$4,254 (+1.6%)

$63,100 + $182,800

$245,900

2020

$4,186 (+5.1%)

$63,100 + $182,800

$245,900

2019

$3,982 (−0.2%)

$56,600 + $164,100

$220,700

2018

$3,988 (+11.0%)

$56,600 + $164,100

$220,700

2017

$3,594 (+3.8%)

$50,900 + $152,000

$202,900

2016

$3,464 (−3.2%)

$47,200 + $131,300

$178,500

2013

$3,580

$46,000 + $128,300

$174,300

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

Zoning

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: 768

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# 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: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Split Level
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 8
Living Sq. Ft: 1,912
Building Sq. Ft: 3,164
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: LOT 47 GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PLAT 8

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 24,860
Legal Lot Number: 47
Municipality Type: WEST DES MOINES
Acres: 0.571
Depth Footage: 1.4
Front Footage: 105.1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,912
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32002604000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Clive Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

Indian Hills Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Valley High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

$344,000 – $416,000

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Home values near 1818 Buffalo Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1713 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$449,886
1835 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$308,980

Address	Redfin Estimate
1825 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1646 Sq. Ft.	$368,256
1849 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$309,229

Address	Redfin Estimate
1811 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1603 Sq. Ft.	$320,946
1819 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$389,571

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