Data through December 2025 (DMAAR / Des Moines Register) · Generated October 5, 2026

Des Moines, Iowa Pricing Guide

What homes are actually closing for around Des Moines: median sold price, price per finished square foot, days on market, and how close sellers are landing to list price.

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$297,998
Median sold price
$183
Avg. $ / sq ft
31 days
Median days on market
98.9%
Sold-to-list

Neighborhood breakdown

AreaMedian sold$ / sq ftDays on marketSold-to-listClosed salesYoY
Johnston$400,000$2002099.0%163+5.0%
Waukee$380,000$1957099.0%457+4.5%
Urbandale$359,450$1853099.0%474+5.0%
Ankeny$348,950$1802799.0%810+5.0%
West Des Moines$325,995$1852199.0%540+4.0%
Downtown / East Village$260,000$2403098.5%95+3.0%
Beaverdale$270,000$2003499.0%180+5.0%
East Side (Des Moines)$195,000$1502298.5%420+5.0%
Drake$185,000$1452598.0%120+4.0%
Des Moines - South Side$210,000$1952099.0%300+5.5%