1705 Buffalo Road West Des Moines, IA 50265
Listing Courtesy of: IOWA AOR / Re/Max Concepts - Contact:  (515) 778-6365

  1705 Buffalo Road West Des Moines, IA 50265

Pending (120 Days)
$640,000 (USD)
5
BED
4
BATH
2,930
SQFT

Description

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!

MLS #:
723925
Taxes
$8,617
Lot Size
1.67 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2000
Style
Two Story
School District
West Des Moines
County
Polk County

Listed By

Angela McKenzie, Re/Max Concepts, Contact: (515) 778-6365
Source
IOWA AOR
Last checked Dec 7 2025 at 10:14 AM GMT-0500
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
Lot Information
  • Irregular Lot
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Foundation: Poured
Heating and Cooling
  • Gas
  • Forced Air
  • Natural Gas
  • Central Air
Basement Information
  • Finished
  • Partially Finished
  • Walk-Out Access
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Three Car Garage
  • Attached
  • Garage
  • Detached
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 2,930 sqft

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Dec 01, 2025
Price Changed
$640,000
-7%
-$50,000
Nov 07, 2025
Price Changed
$690,000
-7%
-$50,000
Oct 10, 2025
Price Changed
$740,000
-3%
-$20,000
Sep 08, 2025
Price Changed
$760,000
-5%
-$39,000
Aug 08, 2025
Listed
$799,000
-
-
Additional Information: Re/Max Concepts | (515) 778-6365
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