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Sold for $590,000
  • $590,000

    1705 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    5beds
    2,930sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2000
    1.67 Acres Lot
    $590,000 Zestimate®
    $201/sqft
    $3,036 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $590,000

    $561,000 - $620,000

    $3,036/mo

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    What's special

    Private 1.6-Acre Retreat in the Heart of West Des Moines! This spacious 4,000+ sq ft two-story home sits on a secluded 1.6-acre wooded lot, offering unmatched privacy, serene Walnut Creek views, and daily deer sightings—all just blocks from Dowling High and I-235. This is a rare opportunity to create your dream city retreat! The main level features a welcoming entry, private office, formal dining, and an open kitchen/family room with floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the outdoors in. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite boasts a brand-new luxury bath and a massive walk-in closet, accompanied by three additional bedrooms and a full bath. The walkout lower level is 90% finished and ready for your personal touch with a bar/kitchenette, 5th bedroom, and bath. The home’s enormous size, incredible yard, and prime location offer huge potential. Car enthusiasts will love the heated 4+ car detached garage, plus the attached 3-car garage. This is a rare opportunity to create your dream city retreat!

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 08, 2026 at 10:47am

    Listed by:

    Angela McKenzie (515)778-6365,

    RE/MAX Concepts,

    John Mauro 515-975-9594,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Darla Willett-Rohrssen

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723925MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Basement: Finished,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,930
    • Total interior livable area: 2,930 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 1,452

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 7
    • Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 7
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 1.67 Acres
    • Features: Irregular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 32002825012000
    • Zoning: RS

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Poured
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 2000

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: West Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/7/2026Sold$590,000-7.8%$201/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #723925 Report a problem
    12/5/2025Pending sale$640,000$218/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #723925 Report a problem
    12/1/2025Price change$640,000-7.2%$218/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #723925 Report a problem
    11/7/2025Price change$690,000-6.8%$235/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #723925 Report a problem
    10/10/2025Price change$740,000-2.6%$253/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #723925 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$7,960 +1.9%$512,700
    2023$7,808 +1.2%$512,700 +24.1%
    2022$7,714 +5.9%$413,200

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50265

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: West Des Moines

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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