Downtown Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines combines city living with small-town charm, featuring walkable neighborhoods, vibrant arts and top attractions like Principal Park and the Riverwalk. Residents enjoy diverse dining, cultural events, green spaces and easy access to schools and transit.
Average Value
$325K
List Price
$152K - $1.4M
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50 Listings
Altoona
Altoona, Iowa, 13 miles east of Des Moines, features Adventureland Park and Prairie Meadows casino. This growing suburb has highly rated schools in Southeast Polk district, extensive parks and trails connecting to the metro area.
Average Value
$313K
List Price
$170K - $697K
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138 Listings
Marquisville
Marquisville in Des Moines combines suburban living with nature. Margo Frankel Woods State Park has hiking trails. Housing includes ranch-style and Colonial revival homes. The area has lower crime risk than the national average.
Average Value
$295K
List Price
$129K - $600K
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22 Listings
Bloomfield/Allen
Downtown Des Moines is about 5 miles away from suburban Bloomfield/Allen, a suburb surrounding Easter Lake Park. Ewing Park is also nearby. Available properties include multifamily, single-family and manufactured homes. Restaurants and retail are minutes away.
Average Value
$293K
List Price
$137K - $502K
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40 Listings
Waveland Park
Des Moines's Waveland Park has early 20th-century homes on tree-lined streets. Residents get active at Franklin Field Park and dine out at Waveland Café. The Des Moines Independent Community School District serves area kids.
Average Value
$293K
List Price
$175K - $645K
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6 Listings
Windsor Heights
Windsor Heights, Iowa, is a suburban city near Des Moines with unique 1950s brick homes. It features Colby Park, scenic trails, and convenient shopping. The walkable area offers easy access to Des Moines amenities.
Average Value
$291K
List Price
$162K - $472K
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13 Listings
Meredith
Meredith offers a balance of suburban comfort and urban convenience. The neighborhood features the scenic Trestle Trail and Westchester Park, while nearby Merle Hay Mall provides a variety of shopping options.
Average Value
$289K
List Price
$165K - $654K
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10 Listings
Southeast Ankeny
Southeast Ankeny in Ankeny features new homes and vibrant shopping. Residents enjoy parks like Sunrise Park. The area has highly rated schools, and Interstate 35 provides access to Des Moines. Summerfest is a local highlight.
Average Value
$286K
List Price
$145K - $930K
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43 Listings
Capitol Heights
Capitol Heights in Des Moines combines suburban living with a small-town feel. The neighborhood features Brook Run Park and Reno Memorial Dog Park. Delaware Elementary School provides highly rated education for local children.
Average Value
$286K
List Price
$170K - $538K
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66 Listings
River Woods
River Woods in Des Moines, bordered by the Des Moines River, is a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood featuring James W. Cownie Park with trails and sports fields, community events and convenient access to downtown.
Average Value
$284K
List Price
$186K - $365K
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6 Listings
Avon Lake
Avon Lake in Polk County offers modest lakeside homes with easy access to Des Moines. Residents enjoy nearby parks like North Park and Scotch Ridge Nature Park. Carlisle hosts events such as PumpkinFest and the Holiday Craft Show.
Average Value
$278K
List Price
$164K - $673K
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14 Listings
Waveland Woods
Waveland Woods combines suburban charm with convenience, as it’s close to downtown Des Moines and the airport. Vintage homes line tree-shaded streets, and outdoor spots like Waveland Park and Waveland Golf Course are nearby.
Average Value
$276K
List Price
$146K - $752K
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3 Listings
Greater South Side
Greater South Side in Des Moines offers a suburban atmosphere with attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Wakonda Club, diverse dining options, and convenient access to downtown, the airport, and a mix of housing styles.
Average Value
$272K
List Price
$116K - $949K
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19 Listings
Beaverdale
Brick homes and community spirit characterize Beaverdale in Des Moines. Residents can enjoy nearby parks, trail access and local eateries like Snookies Malt Shop. Easy downtown access add to its appeal.
Average Value
$266K
List Price
$168K - $774K
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31 Listings
Ewing Woods-Evergreen
Ewing Woods-Evergreen lies about 5 miles from Downtown Des Moines. Its wooded streets are near parks, restaurants and shopping options. Ranch-style and Minimal Traditional two-story homes are common. Schools, medical centers and bus routes are close by.
Average Value
$260K
List Price
$174K - $295K
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0 Listings
Lower Beaver
Lower Beaver in Des Moines offers a serene, tree-lined setting with river views, nearby parks like Woodlawn and Westchester, and local dining favorites such as Patience’s African Cuisine and El Taco Guapo.
Average Value
$256K
List Price
$164K - $410K
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25 Listings
North of Grand
North of Grand in Des Moines features historic homes from 1910-1940. Ingersoll Avenue offers locally owned restaurants, and annual events include Ingersoll Live and Shakespeare performances.
Average Value
$247K
List Price
$145K - $578K
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12 Listings
Valley High Manor
Valley High Manor blends suburban living with a rural feel. Parks and trails are plentiful. Midcentury-era homes are most common. Residents enjoy proximity to downtown Des Moines and the annual The Iowa State Fair.
Average Value
$223K
List Price
$160K - $295K
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2 Listings
Drake
Drake, home to Drake University, blends historic homes with student housing and local businesses, such as Drake Diner and Black Cat Ice Cream. The walkable area offers parks, cultural events and easy access to Downtown Des Moines and the airport.
Average Value
$223K
List Price
$84K - $572K
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32 Listings
Merle Hay
Merle Hay in Des Moines is around 6 miles from downtown and features Merle Hay Mall with diverse shopping and dining. The area has mid-20th-century homes, parks with accessible playgrounds and easy access to U.S. Route 6.
Average Value
$222K
List Price
$153K - $345K
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32 Listings
Douglas Acres
Douglas Acres in Des Moines offers homes on spacious lots, near parks, schools and shopping along East Euclid Avenue. With easy access to I-235, DART buses and local dining like Tasty Tacos and Eastside Eddie’s, it’s a quiet but well-connected neighborhood.
Average Value
$218K
List Price
$133K - $344K
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4 Listings
Woodland Heights
Woodland Heights features historic homes and tree-lined streets near downtown Des Moines. Ingersoll Avenue offers trendy dining and shopping, while Chamberlain Park provides green space. The area is close to Drake University.
Average Value
$217K
List Price
$119K - $471K
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3 Listings
Sheridan Gardens
Sheridan Gardens in Des Moines offers affordable midcentury homes in a quiet suburban setting. Sheridan Park provides a playground and a basketball court, and mile-long bike trail along Fourmile Creek is on the west side.
Average Value
$212K
List Price
$130K - $297K
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20 Listings
South Central DSM
South Central DSM is close to both Des Moines International Airport and downtown. Fort Des Moines Park has a fishing lake and hiking trails. The South Des Moines Sculpture Park is a local attraction.
Average Value
$207K
List Price
$136K - $367K
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14 Listings
Watrous South
Watrous South in Des Moines offers budget-friendly homes near the airport and downtown. Outdoor recreation includes Sayers Park and Nahas Aquatic Center. Blank Park Zoo is nearby, along with shopping and dining.
Average Value
$206K
List Price
$123K - $342K
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15 Listings
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