1605 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
4 bd 4 ba 2,143 sqft Built 1978 Lot 24,742 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$470,500
Jun 17, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | Sold | $470,500 | MLS #651224 |
| May 5, 2022 | Listed | $464,900 | MLS #651224 |
| Aug 8, 2016 | Sold | $285,000 | Public Record |
| Nov 25, 2008 | Sold | $225,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $446,900 | $85,600 | $532,500 | $7,480 |
| 2023 | $397,400 | $75,000 | $472,400 | $6,002 |
| 2022 | $256,700 | $63,000 | $319,700 | $5,930 |
| 2021 | $256,700 | $63,000 | $319,700 | $5,604 |
| 2020 | $231,400 | $56,600 | $288,000 | $5,514 |
| 2019 | $231,400 | $56,600 | $288,000 | $5,308 |
| 2018 | $216,800 | $50,800 | $267,600 | $5,316 |
| 2017 | $216,800 | $50,800 | $267,600 | $5,142 |
| 2016 | $204,700 | $47,100 | $251,800 | $5,026 |
| 2015 | $204,700 | $47,100 | $251,800 | $4,912 |
| 2014 | $198,700 | $44,900 | $243,600 | $4,386 |
| 2013 | $198,700 | $44,900 | $243,600 | $4,208 |
| 2012 | $189,300 | $44,900 | $234,200 | $3,980 |
| 2011 | $189,300 | $44,900 | $234,200 | $3,852 |
| 2010 | $181,600 | $46,900 | $228,500 | $4,764 |
| 2009 | $181,600 | $46,900 | $228,500 | $4,624 |
| 2008 | $246,300 | $46,900 | $293,200 | $4,624 |
| 2007 | $246,300 | $46,900 | $293,200 | $4,462 |
Property facts
Year built
1978
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
4
Living area
2,143 sqft
Lot size
24,742 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
Buffalo Rd
Coordinates
41.59898, -93.72640
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,215
Gross rental yield
8.20%
Implied cap rate
5.33%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1605 Buffalo Rd last sell?
1605 Buffalo Rd most recently sold on Jun 17, 2022 for $470,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 1605 Buffalo Rd?
The most recent total assessment for 1605 Buffalo Rd (year 2025) is $532,500 with $7,480 in property tax.
How does 1605 Buffalo Rd's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 13.2% above the last sale price of $470,500.
When was 1605 Buffalo Rd built?
1605 Buffalo Rd was built in 1978.
How does 1605 Buffalo Rd compare to others on Buffalo Rd?
We track 8 other properties on Buffalo Rd. Browse the list under "Other properties on Buffalo Rd" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1605 Buffalo Rd?
1605 Buffalo Rd is a 4 bed, 4 bath, 2,143 sqft, 24,742 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1605 Buffalo Rd a flip candidate?
No — 1605 Buffalo Rd does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1605 Buffalo Rd a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1605 Buffalo Rd is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-3.2%
Implied 1-yr
-12.9%
2026 Q3
$259.9K
2026 Q4
$249.3K
ZIP 50265 — Median Price History + Forecast
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