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Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The DES MOINES, IA real estate market (50317) currently shows 233 active listings, with 68 pending sales. Homes are averaging 58 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 58 days on market compared to 51 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0% year-over-year, from $222,250 to $222,225.
Population: 35,466 · Density: 619.0/mi² · Median household income: $61,170
Typical home value: $150,312 · Homeownership: 72.2%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50317 | Des Moines, IA 50317 | 0.0 mi | 227 | $52,359,593 | $213,750 | $230,659 |
| 50327 | Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 | 3.8 mi | 64 | $24,754,624 | $363,718 | $386,791 |
| 50309 | Des Moines, IA 50309 | 4.3 mi | 75 | $27,508,275 | $306,250 | $366,777 |
| 50301 | Des Moines, IA 50301 | 4.4 mi | 1 | $1,650,000 | $1,650,000 | $1,650,000 |
| 50009 | Altoona, IA 50009 | 5.0 mi | 174 | $62,379,174 | $369,945 | $358,501 |
| 50315 | Des Moines, IA 50315 | 6.1 mi | 136 | $33,756,152 | $219,500 | $248,207 |
| 50311 | Des Moines, IA 50311 | 6.5 mi | 58 | $16,787,114 | $250,000 | $289,433 |
| 50021 | Ankeny, IA 50021 | 7.3 mi | 321 | $135,130,086 | $362,248 | $420,966 |
| 50324 | Windsor Heights, IA 50324 | 8.5 mi | 21 | $6,367,851 | $296,225 | $303,231 |
| 50023 | Ankeny, IA 50023 | 8.9 mi | 279 | $126,619,686 | $372,473 | $453,834 |
| 50131 | Johnston, IA 50131 | 10.5 mi | 138 | $72,245,070 | $411,375 | $523,515 |
| 50169 | Mitchellville, IA 50169 | 10.6 mi | 11 | $3,368,475 | $242,900 | $306,225 |
| 50265 | West Des Moines, IA 50265 | 10.8 mi | 132 | $62,941,824 | $316,225 | $476,832 |
As of September 2026, there are 233 active listings in DES MOINES, IA (zip code 50317), compared to 236 the prior year.
The median listing price in DES MOINES, IA 50317 is $222,225 as of September 2026, a 0% increase from $222,250 the prior year.
Homes in DES MOINES, IA 50317 spend an average of 58 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 51 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, DES MOINES, IA 50317 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 58 days on market compared to 51 days last year.
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