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West Des Moines, IA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$321K1-yr changeUp0.2%

The typical home value in West Des Moines, IA is $321K as of September 2026, up 0.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical West Des Moines ZIP code, the median list price is $334K and homes spend a median of 66 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

West Des Moines, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$321K
1-yr changeMedian across West Des Moines ZIPs
+0.2%
ZIP markets live
2
County
Polk County

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12-month value trend

+0.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in West Des Moines over the last 12 months: $321K in Sep 2025 to $321K in Sep 2026 (+0.2%).

Sep 2025$321K

Sep 2026$321K

Median Zillow home value index across West Des Moines's ZIP codes.

Context

West Des Moines has 382 homes on the market as of September 2026, with a median list price of $334,050. The typical home value stands at $321,371, up 0.2% over the past year. Homes are staying listed for a median of 66 days, and 130 new listings entered the market in September. About 24.9% of listings have seen price cuts. The market shows modest activity and steady values, but the prevalence of price reductions suggests sellers should be realistic about pricing and prepared for negotiations.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in West Des Moines, IA?

Typical home value

$321K

Up0.2%YoY

Median list price

$334K

Days on market

66

Homes for sale

382

Price cuts

24.9%

New listings

130

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

Figures reflect West Des Moines's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

West Des Moines, IA home prices over time

Typical home values in West Des Moines, IA are up 0.2% over the past year, from $321K in September 2025 to $321K in September 2026.

Typical home value in West Des Moines, IA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$321,371+0.2%
September 2025$320,715No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across West Des Moines ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is West Des Moines, IA a buyer's or seller's market?

West Des Moines, IA leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell, a large share of listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 66 days on market and 25% of listings with a price cut in the typical West Des Moines ZIP code, and 130 new listings against 382 active listings across West Des Moines, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

West Des Moines housing market forecast 2027

+1.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 West Des Moines ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in West Des Moines rose 0.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in West Des Moines?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for West Des Moines shows typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027, after a 0.2% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 West Des Moines ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in West Des Moines?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about West Des Moines, IA home prices.

What is a typical home worth in West Des Moines?

The typical home value in West Des Moines is $321,371 as of September 2026, representing a 0.2% increase over the past year.

How long do homes stay on the market in West Des Moines?

Homes in West Des Moines spend a median of 66 days on the market.

How many homes are currently for sale in West Des Moines?

There are 382 homes currently for sale in West Des Moines, with 130 new listings added in September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in West Des Moines, IA?

Typical home values in West Des Moines, IA are up 0.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is West Des Moines, IA a buyer's or seller's market?

West Des Moines, IA leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell, a large share of listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 66 days on market and 25% of listings with a price cut in the typical West Des Moines ZIP code, and 130 new listings against 382 active listings across West Des Moines, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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