Des Moines Real Estate Market
Des Moines Housing Market Report
Des Moines is King County's quiet waterfront value — a marina town on Puget Sound where beach neighborhoods like Redondo and Woodmont trade for a fraction of what comparable water access costs in Seattle or on the Eastside. Between the pier, the boardwalk, and inland streets that first-time buyers can actually afford, this is a market defined by how close you are to the water.
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Market context
What shapes Des Moines' market.
The water sets the hierarchy. Des Moines is one of the few places left in King County where a Puget Sound view or a walk-to-the-beach address is attainable on a working budget — and that scarcity does the pricing. Redondo's boardwalk-and-pier beach community, Woodmont's quieter shoreline streets just north, and anything walkable to the Des Moines Marina and its Saturday farmers market carry a premium the inland blocks don't, and always will.
Location does the rest. The city sits minutes south of Sea-Tac International Airport — the area's dominant employer alongside the region's healthcare and logistics networks — with SR-509 and I-5 putting both Seattle and Tacoma within a direct drive. Highline College anchors the city's own institutional employment and gives the Pacific Ridge area a steady rental and starter-home economy.
Inland, the market is classic South King value. Zenith and the central neighborhoods hold mid-century ramblers on generous lots, the kind of stock first-time buyers and downsizers compete for when it's priced right. The Highline School District serves the city, and Saltwater State Park — one of the most-visited in the state system — gives the middle of the shoreline its greenbelt.
The result is a two-speed market: water-adjacent homes that trade on scarcity and views, and inland homes that trade on payment math. The most common pricing mistake in Des Moines is blending the two — a Redondo hillside view comp says nothing about a Zenith rambler, and vice versa.
Coverage
Service area at a glance
RexMont represents buyers and sellers across these Seattle and Eastside markets. Click any city for the full local guide.
Bellevue, WA
ZIPs: 98004 · 98005 · 98006 · 98007 · 98008
Schools: Bellevue SD
Medina, WA
ZIP: 98039
Schools: Bellevue SD
Clyde Hill, WA
ZIP: 98004
Schools: Bellevue SD
Mercer Island, WA
ZIP: 98040
Schools: Mercer Island SD
Kirkland, WA
ZIPs: 98033 · 98034
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Redmond, WA
ZIPs: 98052 · 98053
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Sammamish, WA
ZIPs: 98074 · 98075
Schools: Lake Washington / Issaquah SD
Issaquah, WA
ZIPs: 98027 · 98029
Schools: Issaquah SD
Newcastle, WA
ZIPs: 98056 · 98059
Schools: Renton SD
Woodinville, WA
ZIPs: 98072 · 98077
Schools: Northshore SD
Kenmore, WA
ZIP: 98028
Schools: Northshore SD
Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98112 · 98115 · 98118
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Buying in Des Moines
Des Moines buyers hunting the water need patience and speed in equal measure — Redondo and Woodmont view listings are scarce and move when they're right. Inland buyers have more room to negotiate. RexMont helps both: verifying view permanence and shoreline particulars on the water, and driving value on the inland streets.
Talk to a Des Moines buyer agentSelling in Des Moines
Des Moines sellers win by selling what the buyer is actually buying — the view, the beach walk, or the lot and the payment. RexMont's listing team prices Redondo and Woodmont homes on water comps, inland homes on value comps, and prepares each to compete at full strength.
Get your Des Moines home valueLive NWMLS data
Active homes for sale in Des Moines
The latest active NWMLS listings in Des Moines, refreshed hourly.
- Median price
- $499K
- Median $/sqft
- $354
- Avg days on market
- 41
- Listings for sale
- 108+
ActiveNew today$525,000
MLS# 256620824325 16th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.5 ba1,320 sqftListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active1 day on market$234,995
MLS# 256663422700 30th Avenue S #a306
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Inspire Realty
Active1 day on market$899,000
MLS# 256568025657 Marine View Drive S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.5 ba2,473 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active1 day on market$475,000
MLS# 256567424913 11th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba1,160 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere West Metro
Active2 days on market$210,000
MLS# 256415222242 24th Avenue S #f-45
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of Windermere R.E. Northeast, Inc
Active3 days on market$425,000
MLS# 25639931309 S 272nd St
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Keller Williams Eastside
Active2 days on market$784,999
MLS# 2564712917 S 222nd Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd3 ba2,470 sqftListing courtesy of Better Properties Soundview
Active3 days on market$630,000
MLS# 256406921443 13th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd1.75 ba2,400 sqftListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active3 days on market$1,399,950
MLS# 25641941237 S 234th Drive
Des Moines, WA 98198
6 bd4 ba3,788 sqftListing courtesy of Nations Realty, LLC
Active9 days on market$329,950
MLS# 256208223816 12th Place S #405
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Rainier Valley Realty
Active5 days on market$750,000
MLS# 2561562605 S 198th Street
Des Moines, WA 98148
4 bd1.75 ba1,910 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere West Metro
Active8 days on market$499,950
MLS# 25621081111 S 249th Place
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba1,390 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere RE/Lake Tapps, Inc
Active3 days on market$621,000
MLS# 256113622609 6th Avenue S #202
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of Keller Williams Seattle Metro
Active4 days on market$624,950
MLS# 25620701239 S 236th Place
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.5 ba1,690 sqftListing courtesy of Real Estate With Nik & Co
Active9 days on market$329,950
MLS# 256248123816 12th Place S #405
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 ba1,209 sqftListing courtesy of Rainier Valley Realty
Active9 days on market$209,999
MLS# 256260922238 S 24th Avenue #l86
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.
ActiveNew today$389,000
MLS# 25618511227 S 238th Lane #804
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Active11 days on market$340,000
MLS# 25586311027 S 230th Street #301
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Windermere R.E./Snohomish
Active7 days on market$529,950
MLS# 2558996317 S 208th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.5 ba1,100 sqftListing courtesy of Best Choice Network LLC
Active8 days on market$300,000
MLS# 255870922240 24th Avenue S #e38
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Active17 days on market$750,000
MLS# 255558123419 23rd Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd4 ba2,753 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active8 days on market$899,950
MLS# 2554866924 S 226th Place
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.5 ba2,570 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active3 days on market$465,000
MLS# 255675722211 6th Avenue S #301
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of RE/MAX All City
Active22 days on market$649,950
MLS# 255641325926 13th Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2 ba1,490 sqftListing courtesy of List4FlatFee.com, LLC
Active1 day on market$1,100,000
MLS# 254820527009 10th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.75 ba2,540 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active2 days on market$315,000
MLS# 255525423007 Marine View Drive S #b305
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active10 days on market$749,950
MLS# 255528721239 14th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.5 ba2,560 sqftListing courtesy of The Amber Bills Group
Active2 days on market$749,995
MLS# 255429828313 Redondo Way S #301
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active23 days on market$580,000
MLS# 254840024608 Marine View Drive S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 ba1,480 sqftListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active24 days on market$369,000
MLS# 255249623801 12th Place S #2103
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2.5 baListing courtesy of Redfin
Active24 days on market$750,000
MLS# 255469519413 5th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98148
3 bd2.5 ba1,960 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott R.E. Lake Tapps
Active5 days on market$465,000
MLS# 254931928120 Redondo Beach Drive S #108
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd0.75 baListing courtesy of Redfin
Active19 days on market$589,000
MLS# 254882422005 6th Avenue S #312
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of AQUA Real Estate
Active30 days on market$749,000
MLS# 2549904601 S 227th Street #401n
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Pointe3 Real Estate
Active11 days on market$499,000
MLS# 254116728313 Redondo Way S #209
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Windermere Northlake
Active5 days on market$385,000
MLS# 253809623707 13th Place S #1202
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2.5 baListing courtesy of Griffin Realty Group, Inc.
Active9 days on market$335,000
MLS# 254998021634 14th Avenue S #c-4
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Better Properties Kent LLC
Active26 days on market$2,299,000
MLS# 254938825940 Pacific Hwy S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest
Active3 days on market$1,150,000
MLS# 254470228910 Sound View Drive S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.25 ba2,450 sqftListing courtesy of RE/MAX All City
Active28 days on market$469,000
MLS# 254961627917 10th Avenue S #2
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 ba640 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active28 days on market$469,000
MLS# 254923027917 10th Avenue S #2
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active38 days on market$209,995
MLS# 25469252305 S Pinebrook Lane
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Better Properties Kent LLC
Active5 days on market$519,950
MLS# 25477591022 S 197th Street
Des Moines, WA 98148
3 bd1 ba1,690 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active2 days on market$310,000
MLS# 254749123410 18th Avenue S #j102
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of Crescent Realty powered by KW
Active23 days on market$329,000
MLS# 254765223410 18th Avenue S #a101
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of CENTURY 21 Real Estate Center
Active6 days on market$320,000
MLS# 254417522993 Marine View Drive S #d306
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Windermere RE West Campus Inc
Active5 days on market$512,500
MLS# 254464122338 6th Avenue S ##9
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.25 baListing courtesy of Virgil Adams Real Estate, Inc.
Active1 day on market$270,000
MLS# 254437721925 7th Avenue S #101
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd0.75 baListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Active2 days on market$435,000
MLS# 254379124832 12th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 ba1,000 sqftListing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest
Active45 days on market$279,950
MLS# 253997322810 30th Avenue S #b103
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 ba886 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active1 day on market$1,349,950
MLS# 254330720921 1st Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd4.5 ba3,707 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active1 day on market$1,349,950
MLS# 254363020921 1st Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd4.5 ba3,707 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active21 days on market$270,000
MLS# 254037522810 30th Avenue S #b302
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of Redfin
Active4 days on market$999,000
MLS# 254013721030 7th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
6 bd3.75 ba4,280 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott Des Moines
Active11 days on market$1,499,950
MLS# 254221720818 S 9th Avenue
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd3.75 ba4,400 sqftListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active15 days on market$824,950
MLS# 25430521803 S 232nd Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd2.5 ba2,140 sqftListing courtesy of Realty One Group Bold
Active4 days on market$759,000
MLS# 254208824029 24th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
Active31 days on market$425,000
MLS# 2541203910 S 248th Street #4
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of The Cascade Team
Active4 days on market$759,000
MLS# 254206824029 24th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd4.5 ba2,650 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
Active51 days on market$612,000
MLS# 254014324833 13th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba1,170 sqftListing courtesy of Pellego, Inc.
Active47 days on market$449,000
MLS# 2538245601 S 227th Street #407n
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Windermere West Metro
Active16 days on market$429,950
MLS# 253856922532 6th Avenue S #a1
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Homes & Equity Real Estate Grp
Active6 days on market$799,950
MLS# 253394427343 14th Court S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.5 ba2,740 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active36 days on market$380,000
MLS# 253932223410 18th Avenue S #c302
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Active18 days on market$675,000
MLS# 253674722222 Dock Avenue #2b
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Redfin
Active13 days on market$220,000
MLS# 25384270 24th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Liberty Real Estate, LLC
Active4 days on market$539,950
MLS# 253905626845 15th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2 ba1,745 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active2 days on market$579,999
MLS# 253746325733 19th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.5 ba1,250 sqftListing courtesy of Terrafin
Active13 days on market$220,000
MLS# 25384260 24th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Liberty Real Estate, LLC
Active22 days on market$239,000
MLS# 253590922831 30th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of Redfin
Active34 days on market$375,000
MLS# 253396923810 12th Place S #507
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active32 days on market$410,000
MLS# 2517146932 S 245th Place
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba1,350 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
Active8 days on market$695,000
MLS# 253426625916 18th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd3 ba2,770 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.
ActiveNew today$619,950
MLS# 253520224415 14th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.75 ba1,220 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere West Metro
Active40 days on market$895,000
MLS# 254302927917 10th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.75 baListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active40 days on market$895,000
MLS# 253461927917 10th Avenue S #unit 1
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.75 ba2,520 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active2 days on market$429,500
MLS# 25338111516 S 272nd
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba600 sqftListing courtesy of KW Mountains to Sound Realty
Active41 days on market$475,000
MLS# 253156622226 6th Avenue S #101
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Active32 days on market$399,900
MLS# 25279640 S 222nd Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
Active8 days on market$569,950
MLS# 252606424855 16th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.75 ba1,190 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Active3 days on market$219,000
MLS# 252446522831 S 30 Avenue S #203
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active29 days on market$334,900
MLS# 252678622213 6th Avenue S #203
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active6 days on market$495,000
MLS# 2527219601 S 227th Street #205n
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Every Door Real Estate
Active6 days on market$250,000
MLS# 2520787199 Des Moines Memorial Dr
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of John L Scott RE West Seattle
Active8 days on market$795,000
MLS# 2524635826 S 200th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.5 ba2,680 sqftListing courtesy of Best Choice Realty LLC
Active32 days on market$499,000
MLS# 2519024601 S 227th Street #208n
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active32 days on market$360,000
MLS# 251861223816 12th Place S #401
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active54 days on market$550,000
MLS# 251381027 Xxx 10th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Orchard Brokerage, LLC
Active4 days on market$599,999
MLS# 251403028303 Sound View Drive S #102
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
Active78 days on market$1,795,000
MLS# 251223920902 1st Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd5.5 ba4,788 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active59 days on market$995,000
MLS# 251175528008 8th Lane S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.25 ba1,876 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
Active75 days on market$1,795,000
MLS# 252875820902 1st Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd5.5 ba4,788 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active26 days on market$549,900
MLS# 25125992805 S 216th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Inspire Realty
Active33 days on market$2,197,000
MLS# 250859728132 8th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd4.75 ba4,448 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active10 days on market$600,000
MLS# 250942022211 Cliff Avenue S #104
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active10 days on market$600,000
MLS# 250961622211 Cliff Avenue S #104
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active43 days on market$179,850
MLS# 250781723453 16th Avenue S #a-102
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of Brierwood Realty
Active10 days on market$879,889
MLS# 250660927525 12th Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.75 ba3,070 sqftListing courtesy of Rain Town Realty + JPAR
Active109 days on market$4,500,000
MLS# 250645522633 Marine View Drive S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of DBW Private Brokerage LLC
Active47 days on market$310,000
MLS# 24954782409 S 222nd Street #b16
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Keller Williams West Sound
Active3 days on market$850,000
MLS# 248941527432 14th Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd2.75 ba3,160 sqftListing courtesy of Liberty Real Estate, LLC
Active13 days on market$750,000
MLS# 249729728313 Redondo Way S #310
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2 baListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active33 days on market$650,000
MLS# 2490507Address withheld
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Whisper Real Estate
Active19 days on market$374,999
MLS# 248820422508 6th Avenue S #1
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Active6 days on market$75,000
MLS# 24706670 269xx 9th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Windermere RE West Campus Inc
Active1 day on market$360,000
MLS# 24576051215 S 237th Lane #1308
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active1 day on market$360,000
MLS# 24750861215 S 237th Lane #1308
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 ba1,092 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active38 days on market$239,000
MLS# 2398111206 1st Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of RE/MAX All City
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Market stats reflect representative market data for Des Moines; current listings and individual neighborhoods may vary.
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FAQ
Questions buyers and sellers ask first.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines runs steadier than the region's boom-and-bust premium markets. Waterfront and view homes in Redondo and near the marina hold value and draw patient, specific buyers; the inland neighborhoods trade on affordability and move faster when priced right. Days on market give buyers some breathing room here — but the water-adjacent stock is scarce enough that the right listing still commands attention immediately.
What is the median home price in Des Moines?
Des Moines' median listing price typically runs around $500K depending on the neighborhood and quarter — the figure at the top of this page refreshes monthly. Inland neighborhoods and condos anchor the lower half of the range, while Redondo and Woodmont view homes and anything walkable to the marina trade well above the citywide number.
Which Des Moines neighborhoods should buyers know?
Redondo is the signature — a beach community with a boardwalk, fishing pier, and Puget Sound view homes climbing the hillside. Woodmont sits just north with its own beach access and established streets. The Marina District anchors the walkable core near the pier and farmers market, Zenith holds quieter mid-century blocks, and the neighborhoods near Highline College offer the most attainable entry points.
How do Des Moines residents commute?
Des Moines sits between two Link light rail corridors, with Sea-Tac Airport minutes north and SR-509 and I-5 carrying drivers to Seattle and Tacoma. A large share of residents work at the airport, at Highline College, or in the healthcare and logistics employers scattered across South King County — commutes here are short by regional standards, which is part of the value story.
How current is the market data on this page?
The median price, price per square foot, and days-on-market figures refresh monthly from regional market data and are reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team. Commentary is updated as conditions change.
How does RexMont represent Des Moines buyers and sellers?
RexMont treats Des Moines as the water-town it is — Redondo view comps have nothing to do with inland rambler comps, and pricing a marina-walkable home off a citywide average leaves money on the table. We match every purchase and listing to the micro-market it actually trades in.
Des Moines rewards knowing the water premium.
In a city where two blocks of elevation can change a home's comp set entirely, working with agents who price the view and the walk correctly is worth real money. RexMont brings 1,235 Google 5-star reviews and $1B+ in closed production to every Des Moines transaction.
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