OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2022 for $200K

$288,302

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,398/mo

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1,224

sq ft

1929 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Location! Location! Location! Are you looking for an acreage in the middle of the city? Look no further than this RARE investment opportunity! Split level home that features a walkout in the lower level. Home walks out to a beautiful parklike setting that includes woodlands and takes you all the way to Walnut Creek giving you lots of wildlife to enjoy! Property includes 2 additional parcels of land, giving you endless potential! This won't last long!

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Nikki Snyder • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Bought with Misty Darling • BH&G Real Estate Innovations

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•Source:DMMLS #659619

Redfin Estimate

$288,302

$88K since sold in November 2022$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 8.6% lower than the average sale price ($315K) 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 AUG 19, 2026
2000 NW 81st St, Clive, IA 50325
$225,100
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,176 sq ft
2000 NW 81st St, Clive, IA 50325
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$280,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,134 sq ft
1230 16th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$385,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,356 sq ft
1043 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$465,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,760 sq ft
1281 16th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$263,500
F
3 beds1 bath1,116 sq ft
1910 NW 81st St, Clive, IA 50325

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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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$138,500
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Sale history for 1929 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,370 (+8.2%)

$79,000 + $148,600

$227,600

2025

$3,116 (+2.2%)

$79,000 + $148,600

$227,600

2024

$3,048 (−0.3%)

$69,300 + $133,500

$202,800

2023

$3,056 (+1.3%)

$69,300 + $133,500

$202,800

2022

$3,018 (−14.9%)

$58,200 + $108,900

$167,100

2021

$3,549 (+26.9%)

$58,200 + $108,900

$167,100

2020

$2,796 (+5.2%)

$58,200 + $108,900

$167,100

2019

$2,658

$52,200 + $98,200

$150,400

2018

$2,660 (+4.0%)

$52,200 + $98,200

$150,400

2017

$2,558 (+3.4%)

$47,000 + $91,300

$138,300

2016

$2,474 (+9.7%)

$43,500 + $86,000

$129,500

2013

$2,256

$41,900 + $85,100

$127,000

Tax history for 1929 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,370 (+8.2%)

$79,000 + $148,600

$227,600

2025

$3,116 (+2.2%)

$79,000 + $148,600

$227,600

2024

$3,048 (−0.3%)

$69,300 + $133,500

$202,800

2023

$3,056 (+1.3%)

$69,300 + $133,500

$202,800

2022

$3,018 (−14.9%)

$58,200 + $108,900

$167,100

2021

$3,549 (+26.9%)

$58,200 + $108,900

$167,100

2020

$2,796 (+5.2%)

$58,200 + $108,900

$167,100

2019

$2,658

$52,200 + $98,200

$150,400

2018

$2,660 (+4.0%)

$52,200 + $98,200

$150,400

2017

$2,558 (+3.4%)

$47,000 + $91,300

$138,300

2016

$2,474 (+9.7%)

$43,500 + $86,000

$129,500

2013

$2,256

$41,900 + $85,100

$127,000

*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

1.5

Stories

—

Lot width

90 ft.

Lot depth

220 ft.

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,224

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

32002717000000

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

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

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

Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick, Cement Siding

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.455
Lot Size Acres: 0.455
Lot Size Dimensions: 90X220
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 200
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,018

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32002717000000

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

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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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

$274,000 – $332,000

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Home values near 1929 Buffalo Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1825 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1646 Sq. Ft.	$362,515
1917 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1822 Sq. Ft.	$417,790

Address	Redfin Estimate
1835 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$303,172
1943 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2092 Sq. Ft.	$430,170

Address	Redfin Estimate
1849 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$308,733
1937 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1707 Sq. Ft.	$429,992

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