Active Listings
539
⇧ 23.9% vs 435 last year
Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The West Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 539 active listings, with 166 pending sales. Homes are averaging 54.8 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 104 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 54.8 days on market compared to 51.1 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 1% year-over-year, from $369,428 to $365,631.
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Population: 68,730 · Density: 638.8/mi² · Median household income: $82,399
Typical home value: $277,605 · Homeownership: 58.4%