Active Listings
1,228
⇧ 6.7% vs 1,151 last year
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 1,228 active listings, with 312 pending sales. Homes are averaging 59.1 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 77 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 59.1 days on market compared to 56.2 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 3.1% year-over-year, from $241,949 to $249,420.
Population: 221,145 · Density: 1,156.0/mi² · Median household income: $64,475
Typical home value: $183,411 · Homeownership: 63.2%
Des Moines: 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50308, 50309, 50310, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50316
Western Gateway: 50328, 50329, 50331
King Irving: 50306
Waveland Park: 50311
Watrous Heights: 50315
Sherman Hill: 50332