De Soto Housing Market Report March 2025•Dallas County, Iowa

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Housing Prices in De Soto, IA

How much do homes in De Soto, IA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is De Soto, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

De Soto is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since March 2024

At the same time last year, De Soto was a Seller's Market.

Insight

De Soto is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$287,800$187/SqFt
+$9,550
+3.4%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in De Soto have sold for 3.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in De Soto was $287,800 in March 2025, up 3.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $187.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Van Meter Township
+15.1%
Van Meter
+5.0%
De Soto
+3.4%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMar 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1--
N/A
2$255K-
N/A
3$249.9K$249.9K
0.0%
4$355.4K$302.4K
-14.9%
5-$400K
N/A

Summary: De Soto housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 3 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -14.9%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes did not change.

How does De Soto, IA compare with other places?

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De Soto, IA

Housing supply in De Soto, IA

How many homes are available in De Soto, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
10Last MonthMar 2025
122 months agoFeb 2025
-16.7 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The De Soto real estate market had 10 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 16.7 % decrease compared to Feb 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
1Last MonthMar 2025
12 months agoFeb 2025
0.0 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
201
+100.0%
3118
-27.3%
411
0.0%
500
0.0%

Summary: De Soto housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -27.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in De Soto, IA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price0 Home

At Asking Price1 Home

Under Asking Price0 Home

Insight

If you're buying a home in De Soto, expect to pay close to the asking price. 100% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1 homes were sold or pending in De Soto in March 2025, the same as the previous month. Of the 1 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 100% were sold at asking, and and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for De Soto, IA

How long does it take to sell a home in De Soto, IA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days0 Home

30 – 90 Days1 Home

Over 90 Days0 Home

Insight

Avg time on Rocket Homes in De Soto has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During March 2025, 1 homes were sold in De Soto; 0% of homes were sold within 30 days, 100% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
81 DaysThis YearMar 2025
233 Days1 year agoMar 2024
-65.3 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in De Soto had an average listing age of 81 days in Mar 2025, down by 65.3% compared to the previous year.

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Based on information from Des Moines MLS, for the period 04/01/2023 - 04/01/2025

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