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DES MOINES, IA 50312

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Polk County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
83
⇧ 2.5% vs 81 last year
Pending
23
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$289,000
⇧ 1.4% vs $284,950 last year
Average Price
$440,239
⇧ 18.7% vs $370,945 last year
Days on Market
95
⇧ 4.4% vs 91 days last year

Market Context

Population: 15,498  ·  Density: 1,062.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $77,612

Typical home value: $261,198  ·  Homeownership: 65.0%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The DES MOINES, IA real estate market (50312) currently shows 83 active listings, with 23 pending sales. Homes are averaging 95 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 95 days on market compared to 91 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1.4% year-over-year, from $284,950 to $289,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 83 this year vs 81 last year
  • Days on market: 95 now vs 91 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $289,000 (+1.4% YoY)
  • Average: $440,239 (+18.7% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 10.4 miles — 1,503 listings ($586,837,152 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50312Des Moines, IA 503120.0 mi83$36,539,837$289,000$440,239
50324Windsor Heights, IA 503242.5 mi19$5,642,867$300,000$296,993
50301Des Moines, IA 503012.8 mi1$1,650,000$1,650,000$1,650,000
50309Des Moines, IA 503092.8 mi66$24,878,238$319,950$376,943
50310Des Moines, IA 503103.3 mi135$33,666,300$235,000$249,380
50265West Des Moines, IA 502653.8 mi114$59,069,100$329,500$518,150
50322Urbandale, IA 503224.8 mi107$30,993,620$259,900$289,660
50320Des Moines, IA 503206.3 mi83$24,900,830$287,450$300,010
50317Des Moines, IA 503177.0 mi207$49,224,186$220,000$237,798
50323Urbandale, IA 503238.4 mi202$119,888,818$499,900$593,509
50211Norwalk, IA 502118.6 mi168$63,236,880$334,900$376,410
50327Pleasant Hill, IA 503279.7 mi57$21,231,417$363,745$372,481
50023Ankeny, IA 5002310.4 mi261$115,915,059$385,000$444,119

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DES MOINES, IA 50312?

As of January 2026, there are 83 active listings in DES MOINES, IA (zip code 50312), compared to 81 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DES MOINES, IA 50312?

The median listing price in DES MOINES, IA 50312 is $289,000 as of January 2026, a 1.4% increase from $284,950 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in DES MOINES, IA?

Homes in DES MOINES, IA 50312 spend an average of 95 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 91 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DES MOINES, IA 50312?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, DES MOINES, IA 50312 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 95 days on market compared to 91 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in DES MOINES, IA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in DES MOINES, IA 50312 save an estimated $5,780 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $289,000. 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.