Active Listings
1,149
⇧ 8.9% vs 1,055 last year
Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 1,149 active listings, with 463 pending sales. Homes are averaging 56.2 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 94 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 56.2 days on market compared to 54 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 7% year-over-year, from $258,154 to $240,062.
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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, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50316, 50317
Western Gateway: 50328, 50329, 50330, 50331
King Irving: 50306
Beaverdale: 50310
Waveland Park: 50311
Watrous Heights: 50315
Sherman Hill: 50332