Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 980 active listings, with 262 pending sales. Homes are averaging 83.3 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 117 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 83.3 days on market compared to 72.6 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 8.4% year-over-year, from $264,039 to $241,914.
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Des Moines: 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50306, 50307, 50308, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312
ZIP coverage: 55 · Population: 221,145 · Median household income: $64,475
Typical home value: $183,411 · Homeownership rate: 63.2%