1849 Buffalo Rd is a 1,104 square foot house on a 0.54 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's West Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $308,733.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$308,733
$1,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 19% higher than the average sale price ($260K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,432 (+8.4%)
$84,000 + $226,500
$310,500
2025
$4,088 (−0.4%)
$84,000 + $226,500
$310,500
2024
$4,106 (−1.8%)
$73,600 + $202,900
$276,500
2023
$4,182 (+1.3%)
$73,600 + $202,900
$276,500
2022
$4,130 (+6.2%)
$61,800 + $163,600
$225,400
2021
$3,890 (+1.6%)
$61,800 + $163,600
$225,400
2020
$3,828 (+5.1%)
$61,800 + $163,600
$225,400
2019
$3,642 (−0.1%)
$55,500 + $147,100
$202,600
2018
$3,646 (+3.9%)
$55,500 + $147,100
$202,600
2017
$3,508 (+3.3%)
$49,900 + $136,400
$186,300
2016
$3,396 (+7.2%)
$46,300 + $128,200
$174,500
2013
$3,168
$44,500 + $126,600
$171,100
Tax history for 1849 Buffalo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,432 (+8.4%)
$84,000 + $226,500
$310,500
2025
$4,088 (−0.4%)
$84,000 + $226,500
$310,500
2024
$4,106 (−1.8%)
$73,600 + $202,900
$276,500
2023
$4,182 (+1.3%)
$73,600 + $202,900
$276,500
2022
$4,130 (+6.2%)
$61,800 + $163,600
$225,400
2021
$3,890 (+1.6%)
$61,800 + $163,600
$225,400
2020
$3,828 (+5.1%)
$61,800 + $163,600
$225,400
2019
$3,642 (−0.1%)
$55,500 + $147,100
$202,600
2018
$3,646 (+3.9%)
$55,500 + $147,100
$202,600
2017
$3,508 (+3.3%)
$49,900 + $136,400
$186,300
2016
$3,396 (+7.2%)
$46,300 + $128,200
$174,500
2013
$3,168
$44,500 + $126,600
$171,100
*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: 1,776
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 9
Living Sq. Ft: 1,104
Building Sq. Ft: 2,552
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 102 GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PLAT 9
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 672
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,587
Legal Lot Number: 102
Municipality Type: WEST DES MOINES
Acres: 0.541
Depth Footage: 235
Front Footage: 100
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,104
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32002714000000
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 • 0.9mi
8/10
Valley High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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, 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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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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Estimated sale price
$294,000 – $356,000
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