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DES MOINES, IA 50313

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
87
⇧ 2.4% vs 85 last year
Pending
28
32% pending ratio
Median Price
$182,400
⇩ 27% vs $249,875 last year
Average Price
$204,186
⇩ 20.4% vs $256,441 last year
Days on Market
81
⇧ 52.8% vs 53 days last year

Market Context

Population: 18,291  ·  Density: 391.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $61,532

Typical home value: $147,454  ·  Homeownership: 72.4%

Market Analysis

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

The DES MOINES, IA real estate market (50313) currently shows 87 active listings, with 28 pending sales. Homes are averaging 81 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 81 days on market compared to 53 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 27% year-over-year, from $249,875 to $182,400.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 87 this year vs 85 last year
  • Days on market: 81 now vs 53 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $182,400 (-27% YoY)
  • Average: $204,186 (-20.4% 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 10.2 miles — 1,194 listings ($493,310,983 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50313Des Moines, IA 503130.0 mi87$17,764,182$182,400$204,186
50316Des Moines, IA 503163.5 mi51$9,287,457$177,000$182,107
50301Des Moines, IA 503013.6 mi1$1,650,000$1,650,000$1,650,000
50311Des Moines, IA 503114.6 mi48$13,197,168$234,900$274,941
50309Des Moines, IA 503094.9 mi66$24,878,238$319,950$376,943
50021Ankeny, IA 500215.3 mi290$119,963,720$354,990$413,668
50324Windsor Heights, IA 503245.8 mi19$5,642,867$300,000$296,993
50322Urbandale, IA 503226.0 mi107$30,993,620$259,900$289,660
50321Des Moines, IA 503218.4 mi31$14,798,780$422,500$477,380
50327Pleasant Hill, IA 503278.5 mi57$21,231,417$363,745$372,481
50265West Des Moines, IA 502659.3 mi114$59,069,100$329,500$518,150
50111Grimes, IA 501119.7 mi121$54,945,616$369,945$454,096
50323Urbandale, IA 5032310.2 mi202$119,888,818$499,900$593,509

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DES MOINES, IA 50313?

As of January 2026, there are 87 active listings in DES MOINES, IA (zip code 50313), compared to 85 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DES MOINES, IA 50313?

The median listing price in DES MOINES, IA 50313 is $182,400 as of January 2026, a 27% decrease from $249,875 the prior year.

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

Homes in DES MOINES, IA 50313 spend an average of 81 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 53 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DES MOINES, IA 50313?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, DES MOINES, IA 50313 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 81 days on market compared to 53 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 50313 save an estimated $3,648 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $182,400. 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.