Des Moines, IA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$262.8K
12-Month Sales
231
+1.6%
1-Year Appreciation
+1.6%
Properties Tracked
20,935
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
| Name | Median |
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Top Neighborhoods by Activity
| Neighborhood | Sales 12mo | Median |
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Top ZIP Codes
| ZIP | Sales 12mo | Median |
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Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 2718 DOSH RD | $233.5K |
| May 20, 2026 | 1725 41ST ST | $215K |
| May 18, 2026 | 4315 URBANDALE AVE | $347K |
| May 18, 2026 | SE 19th Ct | $285K |
| May 15, 2026 | 1716 44TH ST | $185K |
| May 15, 2026 | 2404 E 37TH CT | $182K |
| May 14, 2026 | 685 20TH ST | $700K |
| May 14, 2026 | E 29th St | $219.5K |
| May 7, 2026 | 740 34TH ST | $210K |
| May 6, 2026 | Deep Woods Ct | $280K |
| May 6, 2026 | Spring St | $85K |
| May 5, 2026 | 3125 SW 13TH PL | $162K |
| May 1, 2026 | 1916 34TH ST | $257.5K |
| May 1, 2026 | 57th St | $192K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | SE 4th Ct | $230K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 3301 52ND ST | $309K |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 5000 HICKMAN RD | $173.5K |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Amherst St | $191K |
| Apr 22, 2026 | E Ovid Ave | $265K |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Indianola Rd Unit 1 | $435K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.4%
2026 Q3
$247.4K
2026 Q4
$243K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 9th St | Apr 1, 2021 | $120,000,000 |
| E 30th St | Dec 30, 2021 | $12,830,000 |
| ARMY POST RD | Jan 4, 2023 | $5,622,000 |
| E Emma Ave | Mar 12, 2021 | $4,175,000 |
| Frazier Ave | Mar 12, 2021 | $4,175,000 |
| 2730 25TH ST | Sep 22, 2023 | $3,000,000 |
| Foster Dr | Apr 12, 2024 | $2,617,000 |
| E Park Ave | Feb 7, 2020 | $2,600,000 |
| River Oaks Dr | May 22, 2024 | $2,500,000 |
| Merle Hay Rd # B | Jul 8, 2022 | $2,300,000 |
How Des Moines compares
| Metric | Des Moines | Iowa avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $262.8K | $322.1K | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | +1.6% | +2.0% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 231 | 4,187 | — |
| Median sqft | — | — | — |
Other cities in Iowa
How Des Moines ranks in Iowa
1-year appreciation
#109 of 740
Median price
#99 of 740
Frequently asked about Des Moines
What is the median sale price in Des Moines, IA?
The median sale price in Des Moines over the last 12 months is $262.8K, based on 231 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Des Moines?
Des Moines home prices have changed +1.6% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Des Moines?
Roughly 231 home sales were recorded in Des Moines over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Des Moines?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Des Moines.
When were most homes in Des Moines built?
Most homes in Des Moines were built in the Pre-1950 era.