Residential Land with Home for Sale in West Des Moines, Iowa
1705 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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!
Location
- Street address
- 1705 Buffalo Rd
- County
- Polk County
- Community
- West Des Moines
- School district
- West Des Moines
- Elevation
- 852 feet
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 drive signs, and the house is to the left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.67 acres
- Zoning
- RS
- MLS #
- DMAAR 723925
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $8,617 - LOT 12 JASON HEIGHTS
Parcels
- 32002825012000
Legal description
LOT 12 JASON HEIGHTS
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Lot
- Features
- Irregular Lot
Exterior
- Parking
- Garage
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Public
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 5
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | Natural Gas | Connected | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Price drop | $640,000 | $50,000 -7.2% | DMAAR |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Price drop | $690,000 | $50,000 -6.8% | DMAAR |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Price drop | $740,000 | $20,000 -2.6% | DMAAR |
| Sept 9, 2025 | Price drop | $760,000 | $39,000 -4.9% | DMAAR |
| Aug 8, 2025 | New listing | $799,000 | — | DMAAR |
