Downtown Des Moines, IA homes for sale & real estate

contemporary home featuring board and batten siding, a balcony, and stone siding

view of patio / terrace with a rural view

2 days on Rocket

$8,549 Closing Credit¹

$719,900

3 beds • 2.5 baths • 2,286 sqft

1172 Murphy St, Des Moines IA 50309

#713571, Adam Bentz, Listing Office: Agency Iowa

modern home featuring a balcony and a chimney

view of exterior entry featuring stone siding

exterior space featuring an attached garage, driveway, and a chimney

2 days on Rocket

$5,700 Closing Credit¹

$479,990

3 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,690 sqft

433 SW 12th St, Des Moines IA 50309

#713489, Adam Bentz, Listing Office: Agency Iowa

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exterior space with stone siding, driveway, and an attached garage

$7,808 Closing Credit¹

$657,490

3 beds • 2.5 baths • 2,310 sqft

1154 Murphy St, Des Moines IA 50309

#712401, Flint, Rachel, Listing Office: Hubbell Homes of Iowa, LLC

unfurnished living room featuring stairway, light wood-style floors, a fireplace, a sink, and recessed lighting

unfurnished living room with stairs, a premium fireplace, light wood-style flooring, and baseboards

$7,943 Closing Credit¹

$668,900

3 beds • 2.5 baths • 2,310 sqft

1160 Murphy St, Des Moines IA 50309

#712398, Flint, Rachel, Listing Office: Hubbell Homes of Iowa, LLC

view of patio / terrace featuring a rural view and a pergola

$7,801 Closing Credit¹

$656,900

3 beds • 2.5 baths • 2,310 sqft

1166 Murphy St, Des Moines IA 50309

#712399, Flint, Rachel, Listing Office: Hubbell Homes of Iowa, LLC

living room featuring visible vents, a view of city, concrete flooring, and ceiling fan

$3,799 Closing Credit¹

$319,900

1 bed • 1.5 baths • 1,113 sqft

120 SW 5th St Unit 602, Des Moines IA 50309

#713076, Maggie Martin, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM

bird's eye view featuring a view of city

sitting room with a water view and wood finished floors

surrounding community featuring a water view

$10,000 Closing Credit¹

$1,080,000

3 beds • 2 baths • 3,097 sqft

100 Market St Unit 409, 408, 407, Des Moines IA 50309

#713044, Darla Willett-Rohrssen, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Room to negotiate?

Median Sold Price

$265K

Avg. Sale Time

96 Days

Based on our February 2025 Market Report.

living area featuring light wood finished floors and recessed lighting

living room with light wood-style floors

$4,784 Closing Credit¹

$402,900

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,350 sqft

1310 Murphy St Unit 1212, Des Moines IA 50309

#712910, B.J. KNAPP, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

view of building exterior featuring a view of city

$1,958 Closing Credit¹

$164,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 865 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 1002, Des Moines IA 50309

#712847, David Rodriguez, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

doorway to property featuring brick siding

contemporary house with a balcony and a front lawn

exterior space with a balcony and stucco siding

$5,641 Closing Credit¹

$474,990

3 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,672 sqft

439 SW 12th St, Des Moines IA 50309

#712400, Flint, Rachel, Listing Office: Hubbell Homes of Iowa, LLC

exterior space with brick siding and a balcony

living room featuring recessed lighting, stairway, a tiled fireplace, and wood finished floors

$8,608 Closing Credit¹

$724,900

3 beds • 2.5 baths • 2,286 sqft

1148 Murphy St, Des Moines IA 50309

#712397, Flint, Rachel, Listing Office: Hubbell Homes of Iowa, LLC

entrance to property featuring brick siding

$5,344 Closing Credit¹

$449,990

3 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,672 sqft

437 SW 12th St, Des Moines IA 50309

#712395, Flint, Rachel, Listing Office: Hubbell Homes of Iowa, LLC

view of front of home featuring a balcony and stucco siding

view of front of property featuring a balcony and stucco siding

$5,403 Closing Credit¹

$454,990

3 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,672 sqft

435 SW 12th St, Des Moines IA 50309

#712394, Flint, Rachel, Listing Office: Hubbell Homes of Iowa, LLC

drone / aerial view featuring a water view and a city view

$5,225 Closing Credit¹

$440,000

2 beds • 2 baths • 1,727 sqft

418 6th Ave Unit 1001, Des Moines IA 50309

#712101, Ryan Rohlf, Listing Office: Keller Williams Legacy Group

living room featuring an inviting chandelier, recessed lighting, and light wood finished floors

kitchen featuring tasteful backsplash, light countertops, appliances with stainless steel finishes, light wood-style floors, and a sink

dining space with recessed lighting and wood finished floors

$5,046 Closing Credit¹

$424,900

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,416 sqft

450 SW 7th St Unit 210, Des Moines IA 50309

#712684, Darla Willett-Rohrssen, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

living room with dark wood-style floors, a textured ceiling, rail lighting, and baseboards

kitchen featuring stainless steel fridge, dishwasher, light stone countertops, dark brown cabinets, and a sink

$2,197 Closing Credit¹

$185,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 750 sqft

300 Walnut St Unit 2005, Des Moines IA 50309

#712452, RICK WANAMAKER, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

$3,918 Closing Credit¹

$329,900

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,056 sqft

1310 Murphy St Unit 1102, Des Moines IA 50309

#711147, B.J. KNAPP, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

entrance foyer featuring dark hardwood / wood-style flooring

kitchen with white cabinetry, appliances with stainless steel finishes, a kitchen breakfast bar, and backsplash

$2,078 Closing Credit¹

$175,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 865 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 602, Des Moines IA 50309

#710888, Marc Olson, Listing Office: Re/max Concepts-Nevada

$3,563 Closing Credit¹

$300,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,064 sqft

400 SW 7th St Unit 105, Des Moines IA 50309

#710567, Tony Sly, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM

kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and dark wood-type flooring

$2,613 Closing Credit¹

$220,000

2 beds • 2 baths • 1,146 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 305, Des Moines IA 50309

#710615, Trisha Eslick Davis, Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Impact

$4,097 Closing Credit¹

$345,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 1,039 sqft

120 SW 5th St Unit 604, Des Moines IA 50309

#710531, Weigel, Jennifer, Listing Office: Nerem & Assoc.,

kitchen featuring sink, a kitchen bar, kitchen peninsula, backsplash, and black appliances

kitchen featuring sink, a kitchen bar, tasteful backsplash, track lighting, and stainless steel refrigerator

$2,136 Closing Credit¹

$179,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 813 sqft

112 11th St Unit 504, Des Moines IA 50309

#710281, Connie Nanninga, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

$3,264 Closing Credit¹

$274,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 930 sqft

1310 Murphy St Unit 1308, Des Moines IA 50309

#710272, B.J. KNAPP, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

carpeted living room featuring a textured ceiling and an inviting chandelier

$2,316 Closing Credit¹

$195,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 795 sqft

300 Walnut St Unit 410, Des Moines IA 50309

#709933, Dale Engelken, Listing Office: United Real Estate Profess

kitchen featuring dark countertops, dark wood finished floors, a peninsula, and stainless steel dishwasher

kitchen with a peninsula, a sink, a kitchen breakfast bar, dark countertops, and plenty of natural light

kitchen featuring dark countertops, appliances with stainless steel finishes, decorative backsplash, and dark wood-type flooring

$2,730 Closing Credit¹

$229,900

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,324 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 304, Des Moines IA 50309

#709834, Ingrid Williams, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

view of property's community featuring a lawn

$4,014 Closing Credit¹

$338,000

2 beds • 2.5 baths • 1,609 sqft

214 Watson Powell Jr Way Unit 413, Des Moines IA 50309

#709514, Kim Polder White, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

$7,066 Closing Credit¹

$595,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 1,905 sqft

300 Walnut St Unit 2503, Des Moines IA 50309

#709295, RICK WANAMAKER, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

interior space with ceiling fan, dark hardwood / wood-style flooring, and sink

foyer entrance featuring dark hardwood / wood-style floors, plenty of natural light, and ceiling fan

$4,048 Closing Credit¹

$340,900

3 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,676 sqft

319 SW 7th St Unit 107, Des Moines IA 50309

#709119, B.J. KNAPP, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

kitchen with white cabinets, light stone counters, sink, and appliances with stainless steel finishes

$3,205 Closing Credit¹

$269,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 925 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 1203, Des Moines IA 50309

#708828, Timothy Schutte, Listing Office: EXIT Realty Capital City

view of townhome / multi-family property

unfurnished living room with ceiling fan, a stone fireplace, and dark wood-type flooring

$4,155 Closing Credit¹

$349,900

2 beds • 2.5 baths • 1,609 sqft

214 Watson Powell Jr Way Unit 509, Des Moines IA 50309

#708408, Mohamed Ali, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

$3,205 Closing Credit¹

$269,900

2 beds • 2 baths • 985 sqft

119 4th St Unit 102, Des Moines IA 50309

#708105, Pennie Carroll, Listing Office: Pennie Carroll & Associates

living room featuring recessed lighting, visible vents, baseboards, and wood finished floors

dining space with recessed lighting and light wood-style flooring

$4,394 Closing Credit¹

$370,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,258 sqft

450 SW 7th St Unit 208, Des Moines IA 50309

#707968, Cy Phillips, Listing Office: Space Simply

$1,995 Closing Credit¹

$168,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 925 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 1103, Des Moines IA 50309

#707752, Matt Mauro, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

view of front of house featuring a front yard

kitchen featuring black appliances, kitchen peninsula, sink, and white cabinets

$4,048 Closing Credit¹

$340,900

3 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,676 sqft

313 SW 7th St Unit 107, Des Moines IA 50309

#707450, B.J. KNAPP, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

property view of water with a view of city lights

$4,014 Closing Credit¹

$338,000

2 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,564 sqft

118 Water St Unit 122, Des Moines IA 50309

#706814, Darla Willett-Rohrssen, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

corridor featuring dark wood-type flooring

kitchen with sink, dishwasher, white cabinets, stainless steel electric range oven, and decorative light fixtures

$2,611 Closing Credit¹

$219,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 758 sqft

400 SW 7th St Unit 207, Des Moines IA 50309

#706223, Megan Hill Mitchum, Listing Office: Century 21 Signature

dining space with a view of city, concrete floors, and rail lighting

living room with concrete flooring, beam ceiling, rail lighting, a glass covered fireplace, and ornate columns

$4,097 Closing Credit¹

$345,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 1,684 sqft

112 11th St Unit 402, Des Moines IA 50309

#706204, Darla Willett-Rohrssen, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

living room featuring light wood-type flooring

living room with light hardwood / wood-style flooring

$3,194 Closing Credit¹

$269,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,170 sqft

119 4th St Unit 508, Des Moines IA 50309

#700995, Andrea Stone, Listing Office: Century 21 Signature

kitchen featuring dishwasher, white cabinetry, sink, a kitchen island with sink, and light hardwood / wood-style floors

kitchen featuring range with gas stovetop, sink, white cabinets, a kitchen breakfast bar, and stainless steel fridge

$3,895 Closing Credit¹

$328,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,041 sqft

450 SW 7th St Unit 202, Des Moines IA 50309

#700174, Steve Stych, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

$2,719 Closing Credit¹

$229,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 1,053 sqft

120 SW 5th St Unit 301, Des Moines IA 50309

#698362, Carin Birt, Listing Office: BHHS First Realty Westown

Downtown Des Moines, IA Real Estate Market Overview

Browse 44 homes for sale in Downtown Des Moines, IA. View properties, photos, nearby real estate with school and housing market information. Between January 2025 and February 2025, Downtown Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 6%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $265,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 96 days. In February 2025 more than 0 listings in Downtown Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 2 were sold below.

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