The South Des Moines housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in South Des Moines was $605K last month, down 9.78% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in South Des Moines is $402, down 5.7% since last year.
What is the housing market like in South Des Moines today?
In May 2025, South Des Moines home prices were down 9.78% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $605K. On average, homes in South Des Moines sell after 14 days on the market compared to 8 days last year. There were 10 homes sold in May this year, up from 7 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$604,500
-9.78% YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
South Des Moines, WA
$604,500
-9.78%
United States
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How hot is the South Des Moines housing market?
South Des Moines is very competitive. Homes sell in 13 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
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 12 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 13 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 6 days.
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Climate's impact on South Des Moines housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in South Des Moines.
Flood Factor - Minor
5% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
South Des Moines has a minor risk of flooding. 31 properties in South Des Moines are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 5% of all properties in South Des Moines. Flood risk is increasing faster than the national average.
South Des Moines has minimal risk of severe winds over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
South 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.
93% of properties are at moderate
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
South Des Moines has a moderate risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 93% of homes in South Des Moines have a Moderate Heat Factor®.
South Des Moines is expected to see a 100% increase in the number of days over 88ºF over the next 30 years. South Des Moines is expected to experience 6