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DES MOINES, IA 50314

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Polk County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
52
⇧ 26.8% vs 41 last year
Pending
13
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$195,000
⇩ 24.3% vs $257,500 last year
Average Price
$224,764
⇩ 10.5% vs $251,092 last year
Days on Market
83
⇩ 2.4% vs 85 days last year

Market Context

Population: 10,086  ·  Density: 1,577.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $37,636

Typical home value: $138,383  ·  Homeownership: 42.8%

Market Analysis

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

The DES MOINES, IA real estate market (50314) currently shows 52 active listings, with 13 pending sales. Homes are averaging 83 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 83 days on market compared to 85 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 24.3% year-over-year, from $257,500 to $195,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 52 this year vs 41 last year
  • Days on market: 83 now vs 85 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $195,000 (-24.3% YoY)
  • Average: $224,764 (-10.5% 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 10.7 miles — 1,281 listings ($516,111,922 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50314Des Moines, IA 503140.0 mi52$11,687,728$195,000$224,764
50303Des Moines, IA 503030.1 mi1$299,000$299,000$299,000
50316Des Moines, IA 503161.7 mi51$9,287,457$177,000$182,107
50310Des Moines, IA 503102.7 mi135$33,666,300$235,000$249,380
50313Des Moines, IA 503133.5 mi87$17,764,182$182,400$204,186
50324Windsor Heights, IA 503244.2 mi19$5,642,867$300,000$296,993
50321Des Moines, IA 503215.0 mi31$14,798,780$422,500$477,380
50320Des Moines, IA 503205.9 mi83$24,900,830$287,450$300,010
50327Pleasant Hill, IA 503277.5 mi57$21,231,417$363,745$372,481
50023Ankeny, IA 500238.5 mi261$115,915,059$385,000$444,119
50325Clive, IA 503258.7 mi94$64,185,268$599,000$682,822
50266West Des Moines, IA 502669.7 mi242$133,496,154$389,950$551,637
50211Norwalk, IA 5021110.7 mi168$63,236,880$334,900$376,410

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DES MOINES, IA 50314?

As of January 2026, there are 52 active listings in DES MOINES, IA (zip code 50314), compared to 41 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DES MOINES, IA 50314?

The median listing price in DES MOINES, IA 50314 is $195,000 as of January 2026, a 24.3% decrease from $257,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in DES MOINES, IA 50314 spend an average of 83 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 85 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DES MOINES, IA 50314?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, DES MOINES, IA 50314 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 83 days on market compared to 85 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 50314 save an estimated $3,900 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $195,000. 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.