Active Listings
524
⇧ 18% vs 444 last year
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The West Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 524 active listings, with 140 pending sales. Homes are averaging 68 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 80 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 68 days on market compared to 59.8 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 6% year-over-year, from $361,251 to $339,729.
Population: 68,730 · Density: 638.8/mi² · Median household income: $82,399
Typical home value: $277,605 · Homeownership: 58.4%