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For sale
$730,000
5beds
2,520sqft

1515 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

5beds
2,520sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1993
0.56 Acres
2 Attached garage spaces
$290 price/sqft

What's special

Walk-out lower levelStunning open conceptSunset deckFour-seasons sunroomMature treesBeautifully updated bathTile backsplash

Tucked away on a wooded .56-acre lot backing to Walnut Creek + the Greenbelt, this sprawling walk-out ranch offers nearly 4,600 sq ft of living space right near Dowling High School. This home is truly a rare find, combining extensive remodeling, incredible space, secluded woods + LOCATION. ENTIRE main level has ...

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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742278MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

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Listing updated:

Listed by:

Darla Willett-Rohrssen 515-203-6108,

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742278MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
  • Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry: Main Level
Features
  • Wet Bar, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Daylight,Finished,Walk-Out Access
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 2,520
  • Total interior livable area: 2,520 sqft
  • Finished area below ground: 2,100
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
  • Has spa: Yes
Lot
  • Size: 0.56 Acres
  • Features: Irregular Lot
Details
  • Parcel number: 32002825008000
  • Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
  • Year built: 1993

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $290/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $574,400
  • Annual tax amount: $8,728
  • Date on market: 6/3/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 28 days
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
  • Road surface type: Concrete

Price history

DateEventPrice
6/4/2026Listed for sale$730,000+46.3%$290/sqft
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9/29/2021Sold$498,900-0.2%$198/sqft
Source: DMMLS #635745 Report a problem
8/18/2021Pending sale$499,900$198/sqft
Source: DMMLS #635745 Report a problem
8/17/2021Listed for sale$499,900$198/sqft
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Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$8,078 +2.1%$574,400 +12.8%
2024$7,908 +2.1%$509,400
2023$7,744 +2.1%$509,400 +24.3%
2022$7,586 +6.1%$409,900
2021$7,150 +1.6%$409,900 +11.3%
2020$7,036 +4.3%$368,400
2019$6,744 -0.1%$368,400 +8%
2018$6,754 $341,000
2017$6,754 +6.1%$341,000 +6.6%
2016$6,366 $319,900
2015$6,366 +5%$319,900 +2.8%
2014$6,060 $311,100
2013-- $311,100 -4.5%
2012-- $325,600
2011-- $325,600 -7.2%
2010-- $350,900
2009-- $350,900
2008-- $350,900
2007-- $350,900 +6.9%
2006-- $328,300
2005-- $328,300 +10%
2003-- $298,420 +8.5%
2002-- $275,070
2001-- $275,070

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$4,684/mo
Principal & interest
$3765
Property taxes
$919
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    Nearby schools

    Clive Elementary School
    Grades PK-6 • 0.8 miles
    7/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    5/10
    Student Progress Rating
    8/10
    Indian Hills Junior High School
    Grades 7-8 • 1.2 miles
    8/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    7/10
    Student Progress Rating
    8/10
    Valley High School
    Grades 10-12 • 1.7 miles
    6/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    4/10
    College Readiness Rating
    9/10
    Student Progress Rating
    5/10

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