West Des Moines, IA

Leaning buyer's+9.4% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly

$338,495median sale price

Homes sold

64

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

75

Average pace

Active listings

272

4.3 months supply

Sale-to-list

98.3%

Below asking

The West Des Moines housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $338,495. Prices have risen 9.4% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 75 days on market, indicating 4.3 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 West Des Moines

There are currently 272 homes listed for sale in West Des Moines, Iowa. The median listing price is $325K. Featured listings range from $232,990 to $925,000.

3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 2390 SE Callista Ave West Des Moines 50265 - $232,990
New listingPrice cut $4KNew build
19
$232,990

2390 SE Callista Ave

West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 bd3 ba1,511 sqft
Townhouse
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 2251 SE Morningdew Dr West Des Moines 50265 - $234,990
New listingNew build
19
$234,990

2251 SE Morningdew Dr

West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 bd3 ba1,511 sqft
Townhouse
Est. $235K
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 2277 SE Morningdew Dr West Des Moines 50265 - $244,990
New listingNew build
19
$244,990

2277 SE Morningdew Dr

West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 bd3 ba1,511 sqft
Townhouse
Est. $238K
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 2522 SE Morningdew Dr West Des Moines 50265 - $249,990
New listingNew build
19
$249,990

2522 SE Morningdew Dr

West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 bd3 ba1,511 sqft
Townhouse
Est. $249K
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3 bedroom house for sale at 9116 Robinson Dr West Des Moines 50266 - $285,000
New listingPrice cut $5KNew build
26
$285,000

9116 Robinson Dr

West Des Moines, IA 50266

3 bd2 ba1,591 sqft
House
Est. $294K
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4 bedroom house for sale at 2698 SE Creekhill Way West Des Moines 50265 - $324,990
New listingNew build
20
$324,990

2698 SE Creekhill Way

West Des Moines, IA 50265

4 bd3 ba1,752 sqft
House
Est. $318K
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4 bedroom house for sale at 2492 SE Fox Valley Dr West Des Moines 50265 - $339,990
New listingNew build
22
$339,990

2492 SE Fox Valley Dr

West Des Moines, IA 50265

4 bd3 ba2,053 sqft
House
Est. $350K
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5 bedroom house for sale at 2475 SE Billings Pl West Des Moines 50265 - $368,990
New listingNew build
23
$368,990

2475 SE Billings Pl

West Des Moines, IA 50265

5 bd4 ba2,556 sqft
House
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2 bedroom townhouse for sale at 9065 Bishop Dr Apt 106 West Des Moines 50266 - $385,000
New listing
35
$385,000

9065 Bishop Dr Apt 106

West Des Moines, IA 50266

2 bd2 ba1,646 sqft
Townhouse1,494 sqft lot
Est. $389KSold 2023 for $366K

Stephanie Siedenburg · Moeckl Realty LLC

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5 bedroom house for sale at 8832 Kingman Dr West Des Moines 50266 - $545,000
New listing
35
$545,000

8832 Kingman Dr

West Des Moines, IA 50266

5 bd3 ba1,846 sqft
House11,321 sqft lot
Est. $516KSold 2004 for $270K

Kasey Kliegl · RE/MAX Concepts

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3 bedroom house for sale at 8530 Parkside Cir West Des Moines 50266 - $589,000
New listing
25
$589,000

8530 Parkside Cir

West Des Moines, IA 50266

3 bd4 ba2,230 sqft
House15,939 sqft lot
Est. $471KSold 2011 for $317K

Jeffrey Hagel · Jeff Hagel Real Estate

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6 bedroom house for sale at 8144 Edgewood Ct West Des Moines 50266 - $925,000
New listingNew build
5
$925,000

8144 Edgewood Ct

West Des Moines, IA 50266

6 bd5 ba2,220 sqft
House15,246 sqft lot

Marc Lee · RE/MAX Precision

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Active listings

272

Homes on market

Median list price

$325K

Avg. days on market

75

Days until sale

New this week

109

Newly listed

Price drops:28.3%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.3%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in West Des Moines?

The median home sale price in West Des Moines is $338,495, up 9.4% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in West Des Moines?

Homes typically spend 75 days on market before going under contract.

Is West Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

With 4.3 months of supply, West Des Moines is currently a leaning buyer's.

How many homes are for sale in West Des Moines?

There are currently 272 homes listed for sale in West Des Moines, IA.

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