Sold for $590,000
Zestimate®
$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#: 723925
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Sold | $590,000-7.8%$201/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Pending sale | $640,000$218/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $640,000-7.2%$218/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $690,000-6.8%$235/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $740,000-2.6%$253/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
- 7/10Clive Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Indian Hills Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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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