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Sell your home in Des Moines, IA
See how the Des Moines market is moving and connect with an experienced EXIT Realty agent who can price, market, and negotiate your sale — a trusted name in real estate since 1996.
Your seller's market report
What your Des Moines sale looks like right now
A read on the Des Moines, IA market built from live MLS listing data — the numbers an agent would walk you through first.
Across 1,425 homes for sale in Des Moines, the median asking price is $284,383 and the average sale takes 64 days.
That's the market, not your home — what yours is worth depends on the street, the condition, and the timing. An EXIT agent can run those numbers with you.
Get a real price opinionMedian list price of active MLS listings in Des Moines, IA — not an estimate of your home's value.
Local market data
Inside the Des Moines market
Real numbers to help you price and time your sale with confidence.
Market pace
- Fast
- Moderate
- Unhurried
Homes are taking their time to sell — pricing sharp from day one matters more than ever.
Based on the average days on market for active listings in Des Moines, IA.
- $284,383
- Median list price
- 1,425
- Homes for sale
- 64
- Avg. days on market
- $199/sq ft
- Median price / sq ft
- 1,373 Sq Ft
- Median home size
What's on the market in Des Moines
- 82%Residential1,373 active
- 12%Land206 active
- 3%Multi-Family52 active
- 2%Commercial35 active
- <1%For Lease7 active
Where the asking prices sit
- Under $200K27% · 391
- $200K-$400K53% · 762
- $400K-$600K11% · 160
- $600K-$800K3% · 46
- $800K-$1M1% · 17
- Over $1M3% · 49
Median Price Trend
Mar 2026: $170,000 +37.1%Sep 2026: $233,000
Market figures are computed from active MLS listing data for Des Moines, IA and refresh as listings change. They describe the market, not any individual property.
Your competition
Homes like yours on the market in Des Moines
What buyers comparing your home are looking at right now.
Showing single-family homes in Des Moines.
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Recent results
Recently sold in Des Moines
Homes near you that found their buyer.
- Sold
$425,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,541 Sq Ft
8225 Nelson Street, West Des Moines, IA
Sold$253,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 Sq Ft
624 Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Sold$295,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,800 Sq Ft
3924 Dakota Drive, West Des Moines, IA
Sold$250,000
3 bd · 1 ba · 864 Sq Ft
2600 E 40th Street, Des Moines, IA
Sold$250,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,140 Sq Ft
3918 E Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Sold$134,500
2 bd · 1 ba · 726 Sq Ft
1344 Hutton Street, Des Moines, IA
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright ©2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®. All Rights Reserved.
The information being provided is for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Listing information provided courtesy of the Heart of Iowa MLS.
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About Des Moines
Nearby schools for Des Moines, IA (approximate).
Nearby Schools
Elementary 9
Downtown Elementary School
Carver Community School
Capitol View Elementary School
St Anthony's School
Des Moines Public Schools
Edmunds Elementary School
Moulton Elementary School
School of Mary - Montessori
King Elementary School
Secondary 3
East High School
Holy Family School
Prairie High School (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Other schools 8
Childtime
Oak Academy
Jewels Academy
Des Moines Public Schools Central Academy
Des Moines Public Schools
Joshua Christian Academy
Martin Luther King Academy
Casady Alternative Center
Simple, guided, proven
How selling in Des Moines works
Step 1: Connect with a local agent
Tell us about your home and we'll match you with an EXIT Realty agent who knows the Des Moines market.
Step 2: Get a personalized valuation
Your agent prepares a comparative market analysis and recommends a pricing strategy built for today's market.
Step 3: Market with impact
Professional photography, online syndication, and targeted promotion reach the right buyers, faster.
Step 4: Sell and close with confidence
Your agent negotiates the strongest offer and guides you all the way through to closing day.
The number that matters
What is your home actually worth?
These figures describe the Des Moines market — not your home. A local EXIT Realty agent will prepare a precise valuation from comparable sales, your home's condition, and what buyers are paying right now. No obligation.
Tell us a little about your home. A local agent from EXIT Realty and Associates will reach out with a personalized market analysis — no obligation.
In your corner, locally
Your local EXIT Realty offices
These EXIT Realty offices serve Des Moines. When you're ready, reach out and let an agent take it from here.
EXIT Realty and Associates
7009 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322 · 8.6 mi
Timothy Schutte, Broker of Record
Serving Urbandale and surrounding areas
EXIT Country Realty
108 E. Main StreetPanora, IA 50216 · 63.2 mi
Kyle Olson, Broker of Record
Serving Panora and surrounding areas
EXIT Realty and Associates
615 Horseshoe Dr. Suite BGrinnell, IA 50112 · 75.3 mi
Timothy Schutte, Broker of Record
Serving Grinnell and surrounding areas
The EXIT advantage
Why sell with EXIT Realty?
Agents invested in your success
EXIT Realty's residual income model keeps our agents focused on results — your sale, not just the next deal.
Local expertise, global network
A local expert markets your home, backed by thousands of EXIT associates across North America.
Comprehensive marketing
Professional photography, online syndication, and targeted promotion put your home in front of ready buyers.