1705 Buffalo Rd West Des Moines, IA 50265
Estimated payment $4,081/month
Highlights
- 1.67 Acre Lot
- 1 Fireplace
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Valley High School Rated A-
- No HOA
About This Home
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!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,617
Year Built
- Built in 2000
Lot Details
- 1.67 Acre Lot
- Irregular Lot
- Property is zoned RS
Home Design
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,930 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
- Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Parking
- 7 Garage Spaces | 3 Attached and 4 Detached
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 32002825012000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,960 | $577,600 | $131,000 | $446,600 |
| 2024 | $7,960 | $512,700 | $114,800 | $397,900 |
| 2023 | $7,808 | $512,700 | $114,800 | $397,900 |
| 2022 | $7,714 | $413,200 | $96,400 | $316,800 |
| 2021 | $7,286 | $413,200 | $96,400 | $316,800 |
| 2020 | $7,172 | $371,900 | $86,500 | $285,400 |
| 2019 | $6,886 | $371,900 | $86,500 | $285,400 |
| 2018 | $6,898 | $344,700 | $77,800 | $266,900 |
| 2017 | $5,716 | $344,700 | $77,800 | $266,900 |
| 2016 | $5,586 | $278,900 | $69,700 | $209,200 |
| 2015 | $5,586 | $278,900 | $69,700 | $209,200 |
| 2014 | $5,518 | $272,500 | $67,100 | $205,400 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 12/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/01/2025 12/01/25 | Price Changed | $640,000 | -7.2% | $218 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/07/2025 11/07/25 | Price Changed | $690,000 | -6.8% | $235 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/10/2025 10/10/25 | Price Changed | $740,000 | -2.6% | $253 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/08/2025 09/08/25 | Price Changed | $760,000 | -4.9% | $259 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/08/2025 08/08/25 | For Sale | $799,000 | +145.8% | $273 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/30/2018 08/30/18 | Sold | $325,000 | -14.2% | $111 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/24/2018 08/24/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/12/2018 06/12/18 | For Sale | $379,000 | +40.4% | $129 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/19/2012 09/19/12 | Sold | $270,000 | -3.5% | $92 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/24/2012 08/24/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/24/2012 01/24/12 | For Sale | $279,900 | -- | $96 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate Of Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Certificate Of Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $325,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Corporate Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $339,172 | None Available |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $205,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $216,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 723925
APN: 320-02825012000
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