$640,000

1705 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

5 beds |
4 baths |
2,930 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 2000
1.67acre lot
7 car garage
$218/sqft
Listed 4 months ago

Property 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!

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: August 8, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: RE/MAX Concepts : (515) 276-2872
Listing Agent:: Angela McKenzie : (515) 778-6365
MLS ID:: 723925

Appliances: DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove
Basement: FinishedPartially FinishedWalk-Out Access
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

Style: Two Story
Parking: AttachedDetachedGarageThree Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: 2Poured

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: West Des Moines
County: Polk

Zoning: RSLOT 12 JASON HEIGHTS32002825012000

Water: Public

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Angela McKenzie, RE/MAX Concepts

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Location

Schools Nearby

Clive Learning Academy

1600 73rd St, Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Grades PK-6

0.77 miles away

Indian Hills Junior High

9401 Indian Hills Dr, Clive, IA, 50325

Grades 7-8

1.06 miles away

Walnut Creek Campus

1020 8th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Grades 9-12

1.19 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.