Is West Des Moines, IA 50266 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Des Moines housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in West Des Moines, IA 50266 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 206 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $374,838. Overall, West Des Moines is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Dallas County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, West Des Moines ranks #113 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Redfield 50233 (0% sold over asking) or Minburn 50167 (0% sold over asking), while Perry 50220 (26% sold over asking) and Booneville 50038 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.