The Des Moines housing market is very competitive. Homes in Des Moines receive 2 offers on average and sell in around 14 days. The median sale price of a home in Des Moines was $585K last month, down 14.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Des Moines is $394, up 15.9% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Des Moines today?
In October 2025, Des Moines home prices were down 14.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $585K. On average, homes in Des Moines sell after 14 days on the market compared to 20 days last year. There were 29 homes sold in October this year, down from 34 last year.
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Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$585,000
-14.9% YoY | Oct 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Oct 2025
Growth
% YoY
Des Moines, WA
$585,000
-14.9%
United States
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How hot is the Des Moines housing market?
Des Moines is very competitive. Homes sell in 15 days.
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Calculated over the last 3 months
Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 15 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 4 days.
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
Home offer insights for Des Moines
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Des Moines
Recent offers
Offer Not Accepted|
10 Weeks Ago
~$500K Offer
Sold for $500K
3bd | 1ba | ~1,000sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
6
Competing Offers
2
Down Payment
<10%
Jason Kjellesvik
Des Moines Redfin Agent
Buyer is FHA and needed the roof replaced as it wouldn't pass the appraisal most likely. Agent refused with the statement "this is an estate NOT GONNA HAPPEN!…
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View houses in Des Moines that sold recently
Recently sold homes
SOLD NOV 26, 2025
3D WALKTHROUGH
$760,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2.5 baths
2,260 sq ft
1644 S 260th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
Becca Glaser • Every Door Real Estate Windermere West Metro
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Climate's impact on Des Moines housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Des Moines.
Flood Factor - Major
5% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Des Moines has a major risk of flooding. 334 properties in Des Moines are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 5% of all properties in Des Moines. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
3% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Des Moines has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 329 properties in Des Moines that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 3% of all properties in Des Moines.