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$690,000
114 Days On Site

1705 Buffalo Road
West Des Moines, IA 50265

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,930
SqFt
$235
/SqFt
2000
Built
County:
Polk
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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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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$690,000
Days On Site 
114 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,930 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
1.67 Acres
Year Built 
2000
MLS® Number 
723925
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$8,617
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 weeks agoPrice changed to $690,000
3 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
4 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
1.67
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
7
Levels 
Two
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
AttachedDetachedGarage
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
SqFt Below 
1452
SqFt Total 
2930
Style 
Two Story
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
RS
Interior Features
Appliances 
CooktopDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Basement 
FinishedPartially FinishedWalk-Out Access
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
1
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
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Exterior Features
Lot Features 
Irregular Lot
Roof 
AsphaltShingle
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
MLS Area 
West Des Moines
Roads 
Concrete
School District 
West Des Moines
Schools
School District
West Des Moines
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
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Last checked: 2025-11-30 11:44 PM UTC

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