OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2015 for $248K

$427,255

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,985/mo

•

1,707

sq ft

1937 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Contemporary 5 bed, 2.5 bath 2,747 sq. ft. 2 story on 1.033ac lot is the in town acreage you've been waiting for! Many major updates including a spacious granite cook's kitchen designed by Jean LemMon featuring a large center island w/ huge vent hood, quarry tile floor, Corian backsplash, built in wine racks/desk and generous dining area overlooking the wooded rear yard which runs to Walnut Creek. The main structure offers 4 beds up with tons of built-ins and a main level living area wired for sound with recessed lighting, more built-ins and tremendous backyard views. Separate main floor living space offers a studio/den, a fifth bedroom and second living area. Other substantial updates include a completely repoured driveway with extra parking-turnout, 6 6ft concrete pilings to eliminate movement, a driveway drain system to channel water effectively away from the home, buried utilities and sewer hookup from rear of property. Let's make a deal!

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

1.03 acresLot Size

$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Matthew Grohe • RE/MAX Concepts

Bought with Heather Wright • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:DMMLS #458685

Redfin Estimate

$427,255

$179K since sold in August 2015$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 16.9% higher than the average sale price ($365K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$315,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,385 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$460,000
B
Land2,138 sq ft
1495 NW 75th St, Clive, IA 50325
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$275,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,864 sq ft
2501 Pleasant St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN OCT 28, 2026
$334,652
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,902 sq ft
7900 College Dr, 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 DEC 18, 2025
$342,500
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,694 sq ft
1808 80th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

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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

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620 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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$98,000
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
$77,250
2 beds2 baths1,104 sq ft
1420 20th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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$540,000
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4 beds3.5 baths2,127 sq ft
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Sale history for 1937 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,894 (+8.6%)

$112,300 + $277,600

$389,900

2025

$5,426 (+2.2%)

$112,300 + $277,600

$389,900

2024

$5,310 (+1.3%)

$98,400 + $247,100

$345,500

2023

$5,242 (+1.2%)

$98,400 + $247,100

$345,500

2022

$5,178 (+5.9%)

$82,600 + $197,700

$280,300

2021

$4,888 (+1.6%)

$82,600 + $197,700

$280,300

2020

$4,810 (+16.3%)

$82,600 + $197,700

$280,300

2019

$4,136 (−0.1%)

$74,200 + $178,100

$252,300

2018

$4,142 (−1.3%)

$74,200 + $178,100

$252,300

2017

$4,198 (+3.6%)

$66,700 + $143,700

$210,400

2016

$4,052 (+7.0%)

$61,800 + $136,800

$198,600

2013

$3,788

$59,500 + $134,200

$193,700

Tax history for 1937 Buffalo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,894 (+8.6%)

$112,300 + $277,600

$389,900

2025

$5,426 (+2.2%)

$112,300 + $277,600

$389,900

2024

$5,310 (+1.3%)

$98,400 + $247,100

$345,500

2023

$5,242 (+1.2%)

$98,400 + $247,100

$345,500

2022

$5,178 (+5.9%)

$82,600 + $197,700

$280,300

2021

$4,888 (+1.6%)

$82,600 + $197,700

$280,300

2020

$4,810 (+16.3%)

$82,600 + $197,700

$280,300

2019

$4,136 (−0.1%)

$74,200 + $178,100

$252,300

2018

$4,142 (−1.3%)

$74,200 + $178,100

$252,300

2017

$4,198 (+3.6%)

$66,700 + $143,700

$210,400

2016

$4,052 (+7.0%)

$61,800 + $136,800

$198,600

2013

$3,788

$59,500 + $134,200

$193,700

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

87 ft.

Lot depth

520 ft.

Lot size

1.03 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,707

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

32002718001001

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: 1

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

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Cable TV

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Rolled/Hot Mop, Tar/Gravel
Construction Details: Brick, Frame
Has Home Warranty

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.033
Lot Size Acres: 1.033
Lot Size Dimensions: 90 x 505
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 900
Foundation Details: Block, Slab

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,126
Tax Year: 2015

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: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,707
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32002718001001

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 • 0.8mi

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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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

$406,000 – $492,000

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Home values near 1937 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
1917 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1822 Sq. Ft.	$401,795
1909 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1323 Sq. Ft.	$333,308
1734 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1803 Sq. Ft.	$321,141
1707 19th Place, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1202 Sq. Ft.	$243,486
1728 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1148 Sq. Ft.	$255,731
1700 19th Place, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1286 Sq. Ft.	$277,188

Address	Redfin Estimate
1835 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$295,490
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
1715 19th Place, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2037 Sq. Ft.	$318,014
1708 19th Place, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1448 Sq. Ft.	$285,089
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Address	Redfin Estimate
1849 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$297,690
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
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
1721 19th Place, West Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1495 Sq. Ft.	$296,937
1737 19th Place, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1226 Sq. Ft.	—

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