Is Des Moines, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Des Moines is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since June 2023

Since last year, Des Moines has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Des Moines is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Des Moines, WA

How much do homes in Des Moines, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$587,000

$368/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since June 2023

+$32,000(+5.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Des Moines have sold for 5.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Des Moines was $587,000 in June 2024, up 5.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $368.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJun 2023Jun 2024CHANGE
1 $257.5K$231.2K
-10.2%
2 $415.5K$425K
+2.3%
3 $565K$594.5K
+5.2%
4 $665K$675K
+1.5%
5+ $730K$792.4K
+8.6%

Summary: Des Moines housing prices by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 10.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Normandy Park
+18.0%
Kent
+8.3%
Des Moines
+5.8%
SeaTac
+2.9%
Burien
-3.1%

Housing Supply in Des Moines, WA

How many homes are available in Des Moines, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

May 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
108113+4.6%

Summary: The Des Moines real estate market had 113 homes for sale in June 2024, a 4.6% increase compared to May 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
1 23
+50.0%
2 2223
+4.5%
3 4446
+4.5%
4 3632
-11.1%
5+ 49
+125.0%

Summary: The Des Moines housing inventory by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 125%.

Number of Homes Sold

May 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
26260.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Des Moines, you could pay more than the asking price. 38.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 26 homes were sold or pending in Des Moines in June 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 26 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 38% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Des Moines, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in Des Moines, WA?

Average Sale Time

Jun 2023Jun 2024CHANGE
21 Days19 Days-10.2%

Summary: Homes in Des Moines had an average of 19 days on market in Jun 2024, down by 10.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

22 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Des Moines are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During June 2024, 26 homes were sold in Des Moines; 85% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 26 Days Ago

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