OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2024 for $321K

$333,308

•

1,323

sq ft

1909 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Ranch home in well established WDM neighborhood. One owner home. Home has 4 bedrooms, two up and two down. Eat in kitchen, spacious living room with large windows overlooking beautiful back yard, backing to trees. Walkout lower level is family room with wood burning fireplace. Lots of storage space. All appliances included. Furnace new in 2019, AC new in 2020, newer metal siding and newer windows. Roof replaced in summer of 2023. 2 car attached garage. .177 sq ft was added to originla lot in 1992/. Listing shows total lot size. Separate parcel # for added sq ft. Ready for a new family to make it their own.

Single-familyProperty Type

1973Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Janet Stenger • Realty ONE Group Impact

Contact: (515) 669-5033

Bought with Mindy Cochran • Realty ONE Group Impact

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•Source:DMMLS #694497

Redfin Estimate

$333,308

$12K since sold in June 2024$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 11.5% higher than the average sale price ($299K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2026
1621 17th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$273,540
A
3 beds2 baths1,153 sq ft
1621 17th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$275,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,864 sq ft
2501 Pleasant St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 15, 2026
$317,500
C
4 beds2 baths1,090 sq ft
1204 29th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$305,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,460 sq ft
1236 20th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$287,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,132 sq ft
1429 17th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$335,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,514 sq ft
1510 NW 96th St, Clive, IA 50325

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Market trends in 50265, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.7%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$327K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$240,000
2 beds1.5 baths946 sq ft
620 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$75,000
2 beds2 baths1,104 sq ft
1420 20th St Unit 19, West Des Moines, IA 50265
NEW 1 DAY AGO
$324,900
3 beds2 baths1,347 sq ft
717 Clegg Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$1,850,000
5 beds4.5 baths2,877 sq ft
5094 Grand Ridge Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$98,000
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
307 Birch Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$77,250
2 beds2 baths1,104 sq ft
1420 20th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$540,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,602 sq ft
255 S 41st St #156, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$529,900
4 beds3.5 baths2,127 sq ft
1920 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$384,900
4 beds4 baths1,876 sq ft
5119 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$264,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,772 sq ft
420 7th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Sale history for 1909 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,928 (+8.1%)

$82,800 + $234,000

$316,800

2025

$4,560 (+8.8%)

$82,800 + $234,000

$316,800

2024

$4,190 (−1.8%)

$72,500 + $209,300

$281,800

2023

$4,268 (+1.2%)

$72,500 + $209,300

$281,800

2022

$4,216 (+6.3%)

$60,900 + $169,000

$229,900

2021

$3,968 (+1.6%)

$60,900 + $169,000

$229,900

2020

$3,906 (+5.2%)

$60,900 + $169,000

$229,900

2019

$3,714 (−0.1%)

$54,700 + $151,800

$206,500

2018

$3,718 (+4.0%)

$54,700 + $151,800

$206,500

2017

$3,574 (+3.4%)

$49,200 + $140,600

$189,800

2016

$3,458 (+7.3%)

$45,600 + $132,000

$177,600

2013

$3,222

$43,800 + $130,200

$174,000

Tax history for 1909 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,928 (+8.1%)

$82,800 + $234,000

$316,800

2025

$4,560 (+8.8%)

$82,800 + $234,000

$316,800

2024

$4,190 (−1.8%)

$72,500 + $209,300

$281,800

2023

$4,268 (+1.2%)

$72,500 + $209,300

$281,800

2022

$4,216 (+6.3%)

$60,900 + $169,000

$229,900

2021

$3,968 (+1.6%)

$60,900 + $169,000

$229,900

2020

$3,906 (+5.2%)

$60,900 + $169,000

$229,900

2019

$3,714 (−0.1%)

$54,700 + $151,800

$206,500

2018

$3,718 (+4.0%)

$54,700 + $151,800

$206,500

2017

$3,574 (+3.4%)

$49,200 + $140,600

$189,800

2016

$3,458 (+7.3%)

$45,600 + $132,000

$177,600

2013

$3,222

$43,800 + $130,200

$174,000

*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

100 ft.

Lot depth

225 ft.

Lot size

0.52 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,323

Year built

1973

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

32002715000000

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: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Wood Burning

Equipment
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame, Metal Siding

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.519
Lot Size Acres: 0.519
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X225
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,050
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,268

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: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,323
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32002715000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

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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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

$317,000 – $384,000

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Home values near 1909 Buffalo Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1825 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1646 Sq. Ft.	$363,506
1819 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$378,959
1929 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$290,276
1732 19th Place, West Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$326,715
1715 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1281 Sq. Ft.	$297,890
1715 19th Place, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2037 Sq. Ft.	$318,014
1721 19th Place, West Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1495 Sq. Ft.	$296,937

Address	Redfin Estimate
1835 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$295,490
1917 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1822 Sq. Ft.	$401,795
1937 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1707 Sq. Ft.	$427,255
1734 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1803 Sq. Ft.	$321,141
1712 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1398 Sq. Ft.	$276,908
1733 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2015 Sq. Ft.	$382,548
1729 19th Place, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$281,876

Address	Redfin Estimate
1849 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$297,690
1943 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2092 Sq. Ft.	$438,502
1725 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1215 Sq. Ft.	$257,255
1716 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1158 Sq. Ft.	$262,991
1711 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$324,814
1728 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1148 Sq. Ft.	$255,731
1737 19th Place, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1226 Sq. Ft.	—

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