Active Listings
2,558
⇧ 8%
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Polk County, Iowa real estate market currently shows 2,558 active listings, with 714 pending sales. Homes are averaging 81 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 190 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 81 days on market compared to 79.1 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 4.3% year-over-year, from $345,114 to $330,381.
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Des Moines: 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50308, 50309, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50316, 50317
Western Gateway: 50950, 50328, 50329, 50330, 50331
Maxwell: 50161
Mitchellville: 50169
Pleasant Hill: 50327
Polk City: 50226
Alleman: 50007
Runnells: 50237
Sheldahl: 50243
Grimes: 50111
ZIP coverage: 79 · Population: 489,044 · Median household income: $82,945
Typical home value: $236,632 · Homeownership rate: 69%