766 Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

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  2850 Merced Drive

  $349,900New

  4 Beds • 4 Baths • 1,869 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50310

  Misty Soldwisch

  BH&G Real Estate Innovations
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  663 63rd St

  $695,000New

  6 Beds • 4 Baths • 3,542 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50312

  Traci Jennings

  RE/MAX Real Estate Center
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  3017 Hart Ave

  $365,000New

  5 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,155 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50320

  Suzana Dobrosavljevic

  RE/MAX Concepts
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  2715 54th St

  $335,000New

  3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,554 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50310

  Holly Taylor

  RE/MAX Precision
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  5920 Hickman Rd

  $105,000New

  1 Bed • 1 Bath • 572 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50322

  Mariah Klemp

  RE/MAX Concepts
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  1640 Ingersoll Ave

  $375,000New

  3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,672 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50309

  Sara Hopkins

  RE/MAX Precision
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  3663 Grand Avenue G2

  $162,500New

  2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,196 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50312

  Tony Sly

  Keller Williams Realty GDM
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  3918 SE 22nd Street

  $220,000Open 8/20

  2 Beds • 2 Baths • 840 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50320

  Tasha Garlick

  Real Estate Agent
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  409 Franklin Avenue

  $325,000New

  5 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,740 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50314

  Chris Chiaramonte

  Century 21 Signature
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  2880 Grand Avenue 404

  $325,000New

  2 Beds • 2 Baths • 2,044 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50312

  Joe Spick

  BHHS First Realty Westown
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  3750 Grand Avenue 501

  $899,000New

  2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,787 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50312

  Lucrezia Moore

  Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
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  2410 37th Street

  $188,881New

  2 Beds • 2 Baths • 829 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50310

  Erin Doherty-Lemon

  Iowa Realty Adel
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  3023 E 43rd Court

  $248,500New

  3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,412 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50317

  Laura Mullin

  Real Estate Agent
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  3216 Cornell Street

  $149,900New

  3 Beds • 1 Bath • 1,176 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50313

  Bryan York

  RE/MAX Concepts
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  2904 Dubuque Avenue

  $179,900New

  3 Beds • 1 Bath • 1,192 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50317

  Ashley Carter

  Space Simply
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  2 E Park Avenue

  $125,000New

  2 Beds • 1 Bath • 884 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50315

  Joseph G. Henry

  Iowa Realty South
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  2920 Indianapolis Avenue

  $120,000New

  2 Beds • 1 Bath • 840 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50317

  Bryan Curtis

  Attain RE
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  4020 SE 1st Street

  $145,000New

  3 Beds • 1 Bath • 904 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50315

  Tom Jarshaw

  Larry Sly RealEstate Advantage
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  1915 51st Street

  $198,000New

  3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,115 Sq. Ft.

  Des Moines, IA, 50310

  Steve Biley

  Hunziker & Associates, REALTOR

Des Moines Home Trends
Des Moines is the lovely capital of Iowa. It has a very competitive housing market with a median sale price of about $188,000. Des Moines is a very affordable area to buy a home. Some beautiful neighborhoods in Des Moines are East Village, Downtown Des Moines, Beaverdale, and Union Park. Union Park is located just three miles from downtown. The neighborhood spans over 96 blocks with around 2,200 single-family homes throughout. Residents have an abundance of natural beauty surrounding the community, along with bike trails, nearby shopping plazas, and more. East Village is just a mile out from downtown and houses the Iowa State Capital. This walkable neighborhood has access to local museums, an ice rink, and a nearby amphitheater that hosts frequent live concerts. Residents will find many bars and nightclubs near the area. Beaverdale is a larger neighborhood situated about four miles from the heart of the city. Here, you'll have access to four lush parks: Beaverdale Park, Ashby Park, Westchester Park, and Witmer Park, all perfect for picnics or family-friendly fun. Great schools and outdoor amenities are what this neighborhood is known for. Downtown Des Moines offers a vibrant atmosphere with plenty of diverse restaurants, annual festivals, and outdoor attractions. You'll find a variety of high-rise condos in this community.
Des Moines Attractions
Des Moines has plenty of outdoor wonders and attractions to explore. Learn all about unusual plants at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This seven-acre garden is located in the heart of downtown. Enjoy a family-friendly day of thrills at the local Blank Park Zoo, home to more than 800 exotic animals. Have some fun at the Des Moines Water Works Park. The area spans over 1,500 acres of wooded area and is a popular spot for joggers. Catch a sunrise or sunset at the Principal Riverwalk. This one-mile trail makes a loop, connecting the east and west sides of downtown and giving you access to the botanical gardens, an amphitheater, and more. The park provides barbeque areas along with spaces for picnicking. Go skating or check out some of the local skateboarders at the Lauridsen Skate Park, one of the largest skateparks in the nation. This 88,000-square-foot facility is located towards the northern end of the Principal Riverwalk.
Des Moines Schools
The Des Moines Independent Community School District is the primary school provider in the area, with more than 33,000 students and nearly 5,000 teachers on over 60 campuses. Students have a few local higher education institutions to choose from, such as Drake University and Grand View University. Drake University, a private university, is considered one of the finest institutions in the Midwest, enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduates. Grand View University is a smaller private institution located just 10 minutes from downtown. Students have over 40 programs to choose from.
Commuting in Des Moines
Commuting in Des Moines is a breeze, with commute times averaging about 19 minutes, several minutes below the national average. Residents have access to public transportation thanks to the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, the largest public transit agency in Iowa. DART offers bike share, vanpool, taxi, and bus services to the city. Des Moines International Airport is located about five miles from downtown, making for seamless travel times for residents flying out of state.