Is West Des Moines, IA 50266 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
West Des Moines is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 9% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
Competition score39/ 100
More competitive than 37% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #113 of 156 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
Months of supply3.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list8.5%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market30Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$221▲ +3.7% vs. last year
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology