Active Listings
1,208
⇧ 9.5% vs 1,103 last year
Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 1,208 active listings, with 426 pending sales. Homes are averaging 55.7 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 105 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 55.7 days on market compared to 51.1 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 2.3% year-over-year, from $256,004 to $250,033.
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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