The Central Des Moines housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Central Des Moines was $666K last month, up 29.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Central Des Moines is $443, up 17.8% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Central Des Moines today?
In January 2025, Central Des Moines home prices were up 29.0% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $666K. On average, homes in Central Des Moines sell after 84 days on the market compared to 5 days last year. There were 21 homes sold in January this year, up from 7 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$665,950
+29.0% YoY | Jan 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Jan 2025
Growth
% YoY
Central Des Moines, WA
$665,950
+29.0%
United States
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How hot is the Central Des Moines housing market?
Central Des Moines is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 74 days.
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The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 6 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 74 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 22 days.
Learn about schools in the Central Des Moines area
Elementary
Middle
High
GreatSchools Rating
3/10
Midway Elementary School
Public • PreK-5
582
Students
4 reviews
3/10
Des Moines Elementary School
Public • PreK-5
529
Students
7 reviews
School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Climate's impact on Central Des Moines housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Central Des Moines.
Flood Factor - Minor
4% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Central Des Moines has a minor risk of flooding. 42 properties in Central Des Moines are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 4% of all properties in Central Des Moines. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
13% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Central Des Moines has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 181 properties in Central Des Moines that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 13% of all properties in Central Des Moines.
Central Des Moines has minimal risk of severe winds over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Central Des Moines has a Minimal Wind Factor®, which means there is a very low likelihood that hurricane, tornado or severe storm winds will impact this area.
99% of properties are at moderate
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
Central Des Moines has a moderate risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 99% of homes in Central Des Moines have a Moderate Heat Factor®.
Central Des Moines is expected to see a 114% increase in the number of days over 87ºF over the next 30 years. Central Des Moines is expected to experience 7