1705 Buffalo Road West Des Moines, IA $ 640,000
1705 Buffalo Road
$ 640,000
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1705 Buffalo Road

West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$ 640,000
Bedrooms5 Baths3.1 Sq 2,930

Monthly Estimate*

$ 3,993

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Single Family Home for sale in West Des Moines, IA

for $640,000 with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, 1 half bath. This 2,930 square foot home was built in 2000 on a lot size of 1.67.

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!

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Single Family Pending

Price

$ 640,000

Bedrooms

5

Full Bath

3

Half Bath

1

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 8,617

Style

Lot Size

1.67

Year Built

2000

Town/City

West Des Moines

County/Region

Polk

MLS | Web ID

723925

Features
General
Heating ForcedAir Gas NaturalGas
Cooling CentralAir
Roof Asphalt Shingle
Appliances Dishwasher Microwave Refrigerator Stove
Zoning RS
Garage Spaces 7.0
Architectural Style TwoStory
Year Built 2000
Stories Count 2
Levels Two
Property Subtype Residential
County Polk
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Attached Garage Y
Garage Y/N Y
Full Baths 3
Status Active
Directions Head west on Buffalo Rd if you're headed west off 8th St go past Dowling High. The home will be on the North side. The home sits back off Buffalo Rd. When you pull in drive down past the private driv
City West Des Moines
Senior Community Y/N N
High School District West Des Moines
MLS Area West Des Moines
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 72745.0
Carport Y/N N
Listing Terms Cash Conventional FHA VaLoan
Property Attached Y/N N
Land Lease Y/N N
Tax Annual Amount 8617.0
Home Warranty Y/N N
Lease Renewal Y/N N
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Lease Considered Y/N N
Rent Control Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Middle/Junior School District West Des Moines
Elementary School District West Des Moines
Property Sub Type Additional Residential
Legal Description LOT 12 JASON HEIGHTS
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Interior
Basement Finished PartiallyFinished
Total Fireplaces 1
Basement (Y/N) Y
Air Conditioning Y/N Y
Heating Y/N Y
Fireplace Y/N Y
Half Baths 1
3/4 Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 5
Below Grade Finished Area 1452.0
Total Baths 4
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Exterior
Parking Features Attached Detached Garage ThreeCarGarage
Lot Features IrregularLot
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 1.67
Foundation Details Poured
Spa N
Building Area Total 2930.0
Lot Size Acres 1.67
Road Surface Type Concrete
Private Pool N
Waterfront Y/N N
Crops Included Y/N N
Horse Y/N N
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N N
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Internal Only
Street Number 1 1705
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List By
Angela McKenzie

Listing Agent

Re/Max Concepts

Broker

angela@realadvantagepartners.com

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Monthly Principal & Interest
$3,993
Monthly Property Taxes
$718
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Nearby
4607703 Elementary School
4607702 Middle School
Unknown High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
12/1/2025$640,000 -7.25% Price Down
11/7/2025$690,000 -6.76% Price Down
10/10/2025$740,000 -2.63% Price Down
9/8/2025$760,000 -4.88% Price Down
8/8/2025$799,000 Listed Price

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1705 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 is a Single Family Home for sale at $640,000 with 2,930 sqft and a lot size of 1.67. 1705 Buffalo Road has 5 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, and was built in 2000. The property's zip code is 50265 which is in West Des Moines, IA