$169,000
708 Wall Ave
Des Moines, IA
4 bd4 ba1,872 sqft
Multi-family8,668 sqft lot
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Des Moines, IA Housing Market & Real Estate
Balanced market+8.3% YoY
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Des Moines, IA is $216,500, up 8.3% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 73 days with 651 active listings. The market is currently a balanced market.
$216,500median sale price
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Balanced market3.6 months of supply73 avg. days on market
Des Moines, IA is currently a balanced market, based on 3.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 73 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
181
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
73
Average pace
Active listings
651
3.6 months supply
Sale-to-list
96.6%
Below asking
Des Moines, IA market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $216,500 |
| Median list price | $219,499 |
| Year-over-year price change | +8.3% |
| Average days on market | 73 days |
| Active inventory | 651 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.6 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 96.6% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Des Moines housing market is currently classified as a balanced market with a median sale price of $216,500. Prices have risen 8.3% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 73 days on market, indicating 3.6 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.
Market trends
Homes for sale in Des Moines
There are currently 651 homes listed for sale in Des Moines, Iowa. The median listing price is $219K. Featured listings range from $169,000 to $429,900.
$250,000
4018 55th St
Des Moines, IA
3 bd2 ba948 sqft
House8,407 sqft lot
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$299,990
2613 Brook View Dr
Des Moines, IA
3 bd3 ba1,899 sqft
Townhouse
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$304,990
2605 E 50th Ct
Des Moines, IA
3 bd3 ba1,899 sqft
Townhouse
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$304,990
2609 E 50th Ct
Des Moines, IA
3 bd3 ba1,899 sqft
Townhouse
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$304,990
2539 E 50th Ct
Des Moines, IA
3 bd3 ba1,899 sqft
Townhouse
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$304,990
2601 E 50th Ct
Des Moines, IA
3 bd3 ba1,899 sqft
Townhouse
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$309,990
2513 E 50th Ct
Des Moines, IA
3 bd3 ba1,899 sqft
Townhouse
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$389,990
3005 Sweetwater Dr
Des Moines, IA
4 bd3 ba2,190 sqft
House
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$409,900
464 SW 12th St
Des Moines, IA
3 bd2 ba1,772 sqft
House
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$410,000
462 SW 12th St
Des Moines, IA
3 bd2 ba1,772 sqft
House
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$429,900
460 SW 12th St
Des Moines, IA
3 bd2 ba1,772 sqft
House
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Active listings
651
Homes on market
Median list price
$219K
Avg. days on market
73
Days until sale
New this week
262
Newly listed
Price drops:30.7%of listings
Sale-to-list:96.6%
Top public schools in Des Moines
50 schools tracked · 28,872 students
The largest public schools serving Des Moines, IA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Lincoln High School
Grades 9-12 · 2,441 students
Roosevelt High School
Grades 9-12 · 2,039 students
East High School
Grades 9-12 · 2,014 students
North High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,514 students
Hoover High School
Grades 9-12 · 923 students
Weeks Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 668 students
Meredith Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 653 students
Merrill Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 651 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Des Moines?
The median home sale price in Des Moines is $216,500, up 8.3% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Des Moines?
Homes typically spend 73 days on market before going under contract.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
With 3.6 months of supply, Des Moines is currently a balanced market.
How many homes are for sale in Des Moines?
There are currently 651 homes listed for sale in Des Moines, IA.
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