1705 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Innovations
Listed by: angela mckenzie, john mauro
Office: re/max concepts
MLS#:723925
Source:IA_DMAAR
Price summary
- Price:$640,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$218.43
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!
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Home facts
- Year built:2000
- Listing ID #:723925
- Added:139 day(s) ago
- Updated:December 26, 2025 at 08:25 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:2,930 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
- Year built:2000
- Building area:2,930 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.67 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$640,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$218.43
- Tax amount:$8,617
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