Des Moines, IA Home Values & Market Trends

Real estate market trends reflect that there have been 3,518 transactions over the past year in Des Moines. The median value for residential home transactions that occurred over the previous year is $196,044.62. The number of current listings in Des Moines is 573, and the percentage of properties for sale in the city is 573.00%. Des Moines, IA currently has 153 properties in foreclosure, 13 bank owned properties, 64 properties headed for auction, and 573 properties for sale.

Des Moines, IA Real Estate Market Overview

ZipMedian Est. ValueZipMedian Est. Value
50317

$ 174,671

$ 174/sqft

50311

$ 221,500

$ 162/sqft

50315

$ 203,455

$ 179/sqft

50321

$ 365,000

$ 188/sqft

50310

$ 219,092

$ 193/sqft

50309

$ 268,000

$ 214/sqft

50312

$ 296,674

$ 219/sqft

50314

$ 137,000

$ 98/sqft

50320

$ 295,000

$ 189/sqft

50319

$ --

$ --

50316

$ 144,500

$ 127/sqft

50391

$ --

$ --

50313

$ 163,250

$ 179/sqft

50392

$ --

$ --

Housing Market Summary for Des Moines, IA

Apr 2023March 2024Change
Median Listing Price$206.5K$197.4K-4.42%
Median Sold Price$183K$197.4K7.82%
Homes For Sale5275504.36%
Homes Sold1,8411,452-21.13%
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On an average, Single Family homes cost $33 more per sqft than Condos. In comparison with sales price/sqft last week, list price/sqft of Single Family homes increased by 1.93% whereas, list price/sqft of Condos increased by 9.38%.

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Browse Homes in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines home values range from $19,066 to $22,985,126. The median estimated value of a home in Des Moines is $196,044.62. The median list price of a home is 217,500, and the total count of properties in the city is 70,843.

Foreclosure
There are 14 zips within Des Moines, IA; within these zips, the median estimated home value for homes in foreclosure ranges from $389,500 in 50317 to the lowest value of $58,662 in 50317. Foreclosure homes account for 0.00% of properties in Des Moines, IA with 50317 containing 45 foreclosures, the highest number of foreclosure properties in a single zip.
  • Pre-Foreclosure
    Pre-foreclosure homes account for 0.11% of all residential properties in Des Moines, IA with 50317 containing 22 pre-foreclosures, the highest number of pre-foreclosure properties in a single zip. There are 14 zips within Des Moines, IA; of those zips, the estimated home value for pre-foreclosure homes ranges from $289,353 in 50321 to the lowest home value of $58,662 in 50317.
  • Bank Owned
    The median estimated home value of bank owned homes (REO properties) in Des Moines, IA ranges from the highest value of $255,000 in 50314 to the lowest value of $124,667 in 50313. Bank owned homes and properties account for 0.02% of properties in Des Moines, IA. There are 14 zips within Des Moines, IA; 50317 containing 6 REO properties, has the highest number of bank owned properties in a single zip.
  • Auctions
    50317 has 17 auction properties, the highest number of properties going to auction in a single zip in the state of Des Moines, IA. Auction homes and other auction properties account for 0.09% of all properties in Des Moines, IA. There are 14 zips within Des Moines, IA; of those zips, the median estimated home value for homes going to auction ranges from $225,415 in 50312 to the lowest value of $91,881 in 50312.
Homes for Sale
Homes and properties that are actively listed for sale account for 0.81% of residential properties in Des Moines, IA with 50317 containing 114 homes for sale, the highest number of listed properties in a single zip. There are 14 zips within Des Moines, IA; homes for sale in those zips, have a range of median values from $699,900 in 50309 to the lowest value of $32,193 in 50317.
    Sold Homes
    The median value for recently sold homes ranges from $1,486,878 in 50312 to the lowest price of $21,024 in 50312. There are 14 zips within Des Moines, IA. 50317 has 279 recently sold homes, the highest number of recently sold properties in a single zip. Recently sold homes and properties account for 2.01% of properties in Des Moines, IA.

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      Guide for Des Moines, IA

      Foreclosure
      Iowa Foreclosure Laws
      Market Reports
      Thriving Des Moines Real Estate Market Shows Robust Growth Through Early 2024
      A new house being built
      Investment Financing
      What Type of Loan Is Best for First-Time Home Buyers?
      Home Buying Financing
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      Iowa Foreclosure Laws
      Foreclosure|posted 6 June 2013

      Iowa Foreclosure Laws

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      Market Reports|posted 1 April 2024

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      Home Buying Financing|posted 5 April 2024

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