Active Listings
383
⇧ 22% vs 314 last year
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The West Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 383 active listings, with 136 pending sales. Homes are averaging 82 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 69 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 82 days on market compared to 81.7 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0.1% year-over-year, from $368,686 to $368,342.
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Population: 68,730 · Density: 638.8/mi² · Median household income: $82,399
Typical home value: $277,605 · Homeownership: 58.4%