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DES MOINES, IA 50320

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
83
⇧ 43.1% vs 58 last year
Pending
25
30% pending ratio
Median Price
$287,450
⇧ 0.9% vs $284,945 last year
Average Price
$300,010
⇩ 12.2% vs $341,851 last year
Days on Market
80
⇩ 3.6% vs 83 days last year

Market Context

Population: 23,709  ·  Density: 544.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $83,074

Typical home value: $197,887  ·  Homeownership: 76.0%

Market Analysis

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

The DES MOINES, IA real estate market (50320) currently shows 83 active listings, with 25 pending sales. Homes are averaging 80 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 25 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 80 days on market compared to 83 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 0.9% year-over-year, from $284,945 to $287,450.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 83 this year vs 58 last year
  • Days on market: 80 now vs 83 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $287,450 (+0.9% YoY)
  • Average: $300,010 (-12.2% 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 13.0 miles — 908 listings ($319,798,655 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50320Des Moines, IA 503200.0 mi83$24,900,830$287,450$300,010
50309Des Moines, IA 503094.4 mi66$24,878,238$319,950$376,943
50316Des Moines, IA 503165.5 mi51$9,287,457$177,000$182,107
50303Des Moines, IA 503035.8 mi1$299,000$299,000$299,000
50314Des Moines, IA 503145.9 mi52$11,687,728$195,000$224,764
50312Des Moines, IA 503126.3 mi83$36,539,837$289,000$440,239
50311Des Moines, IA 503117.1 mi48$13,197,168$234,900$274,941
50310Des Moines, IA 503108.4 mi135$33,666,300$235,000$249,380
50324Windsor Heights, IA 503248.8 mi19$5,642,867$300,000$296,993
50009Altoona, IA 500099.6 mi157$56,450,606$369,945$359,558
50322Urbandale, IA 5032211.0 mi107$30,993,620$259,900$289,660
50061Cumming, IA 5006112.0 mi12$8,069,736$512,450$672,478
50325Clive, IA 5032513.0 mi94$64,185,268$599,000$682,822

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DES MOINES, IA 50320?

As of January 2026, there are 83 active listings in DES MOINES, IA (zip code 50320), compared to 58 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DES MOINES, IA 50320?

The median listing price in DES MOINES, IA 50320 is $287,450 as of January 2026, a 0.9% increase from $284,945 the prior year.

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

Homes in DES MOINES, IA 50320 spend an average of 80 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 83 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DES MOINES, IA 50320?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, DES MOINES, IA 50320 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 25 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 80 days on market compared to 83 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 50320 save an estimated $5,749 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $287,450. 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.