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Des Moines, IA 50316 Housing Market

Homes in Des Moines 50316 have a typical value of $162,391, down 2.2% over the past year. The median list price stands at $179,500, with homes taking a median 54 days to sell as of September 2026.

Updated September 2026Median value$162K

The median home value in Des Moines, IA 50316 is $162K as of September 2026, down 2.2% year over year, according to Zillow ZHVI. For a read on your own home, start with a free consultation: a licensed local pro will walk you through your numbers and your options, with no obligation.

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Typical 50316 range

$149K to $175K

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12-month value trend

-2.2% over 12 months

Sep 2025$166K

Low $162KHigh $167K

Sep 2026$162K

The numbers

What is the 50316 housing market like?

As of September 2026

Typical home value

$162K

2.2%YoY

Median list price

$180K

3.8%MoM

Days on market

3.6%MoM

Homes for sale

0.0%MoM

Price cuts

30.8%

79.1%MoM

New listings

0.0%MoM

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026) / FRED (October 2026)

The outlook

50316 housing market forecast 2027

+1.8%

Zillow forecast, 12 months to September 2027

Zillow forecasts typical home values in 50316 to rise 1.8% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in 50316 fell 2.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in 50316?

Zillow's forecast does not call for a drop: it expects typical home values in 50316 to rise 1.8% by September 2027, after a 2.2% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

Forecast: Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The comparison

How do 50316 home prices compare?

50316$162,391
Des Moines$225,988
Iowa$207,230
United States$285,347

Median Zillow home value (ZHVI), as of September 2026. Comparison levels are medians across every ZIP code with Zillow data (Des Moines: 11 ZIPs; Iowa: 824 ZIPs; United States: 26,262 ZIPs).

Context

The market holds 50 homes for sale as of September 2026, with 16 new listings added recently. Nearly one-third of listings have seen a price cut, reflecting softer buyer demand. Days on market at 54 days indicate homes are taking time to move. For sellers, this is a market that requires realistic pricing and patience to find the right buyer.

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Common questions

What people ask us.

What is the typical home value in 50316?

The typical home value is $162,391, which has declined 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026.

How long do homes typically stay on the market?

The median days on market is 54 as of September 2026.

What is the median list price?

The median list price is $179,500 as of September 2026.

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