Active Listings
1,070
⇧ 10.9% vs 965 last year
Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 1,070 active listings, with 373 pending sales. Homes are averaging 69.2 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 69.2 days on market compared to 58.5 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 7.6% year-over-year, from $260,319 to $240,407.
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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, 50306, 50308, 50309, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314
Western Gateway: 50328, 50329, 50330, 50331
Beaverdale: 50310
Sherman Hill: 50332