OFF MARKET

Off market feb 2025 for $410K

$389,719

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,195/mo

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1,504

sq ft

1819 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Home being sold AS IS. Opportunity awaits with this gem tucked inside prime West Des Moines, situated near Dowling, Clive Greenbelt and Walnut Creek. With some TLC and sweat equity, this acreage could be amazing. With a 30x50 metal pole building, setting on 1.3 acres, this property is what you have been searching for. Updated kitchen offers SS appliances, sleek cabinetry & solid surface countertops, plus 2 separate eating areas. Enjoy an updated main floor bath with dual vessel sinks and tile shower. Home features 3 main floor bedrooms, plus 2 potential bedrooms in LL. The primary en suite offers access to newer oversized deck. The walk-out LL is an open canvas to finish to your liking, with plumbing for a wet bar and 3/4 bath. Other features to appreciate are updted lighting, tons of storage cabinetry in LL. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

1.35 acresLot Size

$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Gina Friedrichsen • RE/MAX Precision

Bought with David Crawford • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Bought with Emily Broderick • Keller Williams Realty GDM

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•Source:DMMLS #710035

Redfin Estimate

$389,719

$21K since sold in February 2025$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 24.3% higher than the average sale price ($313K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$315,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,385 sq ft
1134 18th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
1115 18th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$227,500
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,436 sq ft
1115 18th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
1621 17th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$273,540
C
3 beds2 baths1,153 sq ft
1621 17th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$352,400
D
3 beds2 baths1,511 sq ft
1827 Pleasant St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$350,000
E
3 beds2 baths993 sq ft
1551 NW 75th St, Clive, IA 50325
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$362,000
F
5 beds3 baths1,564 sq ft
1516 73rd St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

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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 1819 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,152 (+8.2%)

$130,600 + $348,600

$479,200

2025

$5,688 (+2.1%)

$130,600 + $264,900

$395,500

2024

$5,572 (+4.5%)

$114,500 + $237,000

$351,500

2023

$5,330 (+1.2%)

$114,500 + $237,000

$351,500

2022

$5,266 (+5.7%)

$96,100 + $188,800

$284,900

2021

$4,982 (+1.6%)

$96,100 + $188,800

$284,900

2020

$4,902 (+5.0%)

$96,100 + $188,800

$284,900

2019

$4,670 (−0.2%)

$86,300 + $170,700

$257,000

2018

$4,678 (+3.7%)

$86,300 + $170,700

$257,000

2017

$4,512 (+3.0%)

$77,600 + $158,900

$236,500

2016

$4,380 (+7.0%)

$71,900 + $150,100

$222,000

2013

$4,094

$69,200 + $148,900

$218,100

Tax history for 1819 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,152 (+8.2%)

$130,600 + $348,600

$479,200

2025

$5,688 (+2.1%)

$130,600 + $264,900

$395,500

2024

$5,572 (+4.5%)

$114,500 + $237,000

$351,500

2023

$5,330 (+1.2%)

$114,500 + $237,000

$351,500

2022

$5,266 (+5.7%)

$96,100 + $188,800

$284,900

2021

$4,982 (+1.6%)

$96,100 + $188,800

$284,900

2020

$4,902 (+5.0%)

$96,100 + $188,800

$284,900

2019

$4,670 (−0.2%)

$86,300 + $170,700

$257,000

2018

$4,678 (+3.7%)

$86,300 + $170,700

$257,000

2017

$4,512 (+3.0%)

$77,600 + $158,900

$236,500

2016

$4,380 (+7.0%)

$71,900 + $150,100

$222,000

2013

$4,094

$69,200 + $148,900

$218,100

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,504

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

32004882652001

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 Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Interior Features
Flooring: Tile
Other Features: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Shingle, Wood
Construction Details: Brick, Frame, See Remarks

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Basketball Court, Deck
Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.352
Lot Size Acres: 1.352
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,064
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,703

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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,504
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32004882652001

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 • 1.0mi

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, 14 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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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

$371,000 – $449,000

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Home values near 1819 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
1825 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1646 Sq. Ft.	$362,515

Address	Redfin Estimate
1709 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2482 Sq. Ft.	$544,602
1617 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2032 Sq. Ft.	$313,977

Address	Redfin Estimate
1705 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2930 Sq. Ft.	$673,664
1811 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1603 Sq. Ft.	$314,051

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