Active Listings
273
⇧ 39.3% vs 196 last year
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Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The WEST DES MOINES, IA real estate market (50266) currently shows 273 active listings, with 90 pending sales. Homes are averaging 74 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 77 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 55 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 1.3% year-over-year, from $390,000 to $385,000.
Whether you are buying or selling in WEST DES MOINES, IA, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 35,508 · Density: 614.5/mi² · Median household income: $83,166
Typical home value: $310,133 · Homeownership: 51.6%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50266 | West Des Moines, IA 50266 | 0.0 mi | 251 | $138,631,065 | $395,750 | $552,315 |
| 50265 | West Des Moines, IA 50265 | 3.9 mi | 132 | $62,941,824 | $316,225 | $476,832 |
| 50323 | Urbandale, IA 50323 | 5.2 mi | 220 | $130,630,060 | $489,990 | $593,773 |
| 50324 | Windsor Heights, IA 50324 | 5.8 mi | 21 | $6,367,851 | $296,225 | $303,231 |
| 50312 | Des Moines, IA 50312 | 7.1 mi | 80 | $35,657,600 | $275,000 | $445,720 |
| 50311 | Des Moines, IA 50311 | 7.6 mi | 58 | $16,787,114 | $250,000 | $289,433 |
| 50261 | Van Meter, IA 50261 | 8.7 mi | 10 | $7,779,460 | $793,900 | $777,946 |
| 50301 | Des Moines, IA 50301 | 9.7 mi | 1 | $1,650,000 | $1,650,000 | $1,650,000 |
| 50314 | Des Moines, IA 50314 | 9.7 mi | 48 | $10,449,072 | $186,225 | $217,689 |
| 50309 | Des Moines, IA 50309 | 9.9 mi | 75 | $27,508,275 | $306,250 | $366,777 |
| 50131 | Johnston, IA 50131 | 10.4 mi | 138 | $72,245,070 | $411,375 | $523,515 |
| 50316 | Des Moines, IA 50316 | 11.5 mi | 47 | $8,669,996 | $176,000 | $184,468 |
| 50069 | De Soto, IA 50069 | 11.7 mi | 14 | $5,672,254 | $317,400 | $405,161 |
As of March 2026, there are 273 active listings in WEST DES MOINES, IA (zip code 50266), compared to 196 the prior year.
The median listing price in WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 is $385,000 as of March 2026, a 1.3% decrease from $390,000 the prior year.
Homes in WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 spend an average of 74 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 55 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 77 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 55 days last year.
With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 save an estimated $7,700 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $385,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.