Is West Des Moines, IA 50265 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Des Moines housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in West Des Moines, IA 50265 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 127 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (13% then), homes sold faster (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $314,864. Overall, West Des Moines is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Polk County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, West Des Moines ranks #81 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sheldahl 50243 (0% sold over asking) or Alleman 50007 (0% sold over asking), while Elkhart 50073 (40% sold over asking) and Runnells 50237 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.