Housing in Des Moines
Des Moines' housing market runs genuinely more affordable than several nearby King County markets, with real, disclosed price variance across sources and neighborhoods.
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Learn moreReal, disclosed price variance across sources
February 2026 citations put Des Moines' median sale price anywhere from $530,000 (down 4.9% YoY) to $559,500, while Zillow's typical home value ran higher at $583,430 -- all disclosed rather than reconciled to one figure, since methodology and exact measurement window vary across sources.
Entry-level affordability near Highline College
Neighborhoods near Highline College are separately noted as offering some of the more attainable entry points for housing within Des Moines -- a real, practical option for first-time buyers or those prioritizing affordability within the city.
A waterfront marina lifestyle draw
Des Moines' real, distinct identity as home to the City of Des Moines Marina (840 wet and dry moorage slips on Puget Sound) is a genuine draw for boating-minded buyers specifically, a lifestyle factor not shared by several inland companion markets in this build.
Key takeaways
- Des Moines housing prices carry a real, disclosed spread ($530,000-$583,430) depending on source and exact measurement window.
- Neighborhoods near Highline College offer some of the more attainable entry points within Des Moines.
- The City of Des Moines Marina is a genuine, distinct lifestyle draw for boating-minded buyers.
- Confirm current, address-specific prices directly given this real, disclosed cross-source variance.
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