Active Adult Communities · Des Moines, WA
Des Moines 55+ adult community homes.
Des Moines's 55+ communities offer low-maintenance living with built-in social infrastructure — without the isolation of rural retirement. RexMont's agents know which communities have the amenities, HOA stability, and resale track record that matter most.
Market context
What buyers and sellers should know.
Active adult communities in Des Moines are in high demand from Baby Boomers downsizing from larger homes. Well-managed communities with strong amenity packages and stable HOA finances hold value better than newer developments still filling out.
Des Moines homes are currently priced around $539K median (roughly $374/sqft), with an average of 26 days on market. The area is served by the Highline School District, and top local employers include Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Amazon, and MultiCare. Primary commute corridors connect to SR-509 / I-5 and Federal Way Transit Center.
RexMont Real Estate is Seattle and the Eastside's most-reviewed brokerage — 1,235+ five-star Google reviews and over $1 billion in closed transactions across 1,200+ deals.
Before you buy
What to know about 55+ adult community homes in Des Moines.
Age restriction verification
True 55+ communities under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) require that at least 80% of occupied units have one resident 55 or older. Verify the community's HOPA status before buying if age restriction is important to you.
HOA financial health
Request the HOA's reserve study, budget, and meeting minutes. Underfunded reserves in 55+ communities often lead to special assessments. Look for communities with reserves above 70% funded.
Amenity quality and maintenance
Des Moines 55+ communities vary significantly in amenity quality — from basic clubhouses to full fitness centers, pools, pickleball courts, and organized activities. Visit during peak hours to assess actual usage and maintenance quality.
HOA fees and what they cover
Monthly HOA fees in active adult communities typically cover exterior maintenance, landscaping, and common area upkeep. Some include water and basic cable. Get a full breakdown before comparing total monthly costs to non-HOA alternatives.
Resale restrictions
Some 55+ communities have resale restrictions or right-of-first-refusal clauses that can affect your exit strategy. Review the CC&Rs carefully.
Healthcare proximity
For long-term planning, proximity to Des Moines hospitals, specialists, and urgent care facilities matters more in a 55+ community than in typical residential purchases.
Tools & insights
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Live NWMLS data
Active Des Moines 55+ adult community homes for sale
The latest active NWMLS 55+ adult community homes in Des Moines, refreshed hourly.
- Median price
- $539K
- Median $/sqft
- $374
- Avg days on market
- 26
- Listings for sale
- 107+
ActiveNew today$500,000
MLS# 256235426516 8th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1 ba2,280 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.
ActiveNew today$209,999
MLS# 256260922238 S 24th Avenue #l86
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.
Active1 day on market$750,000
MLS# 2561562605 S 198th Street
Des Moines, WA 98148
4 bd1.75 ba1,910 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere West Metro
ActiveNew today$329,950
MLS# 256208223816 12th Place S #405
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Rainier Valley Realty
ActiveNew today$499,950
MLS# 25621081111 S 249th Place
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba1,390 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere RE/Lake Tapps, Inc
ActiveNew today$621,000
MLS# 256113622609 6th Avenue S #202
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of Keller Williams Seattle Metro
ActiveNew today$624,950
MLS# 25620701239 S 236th Place
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.5 ba1,690 sqftListing courtesy of Real Estate With Nik & Co
ActiveNew today$329,950
MLS# 256248123816 12th Place S #405
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 ba1,209 sqftListing courtesy of Rainier Valley Realty
ActiveNew today$389,000
MLS# 25618511227 S 238th Lane #804
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Active3 days on market$959,000
MLS# 255933725657 Marine View Drive S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.5 ba2,473 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active3 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
Active2 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$300,000
MLS# 255870922240 24th Avenue S #e38
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Active8 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
Active1 day 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
Active13 days on market$649,950
MLS# 255641325926 13th Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2 ba1,490 sqftListing courtesy of List4FlatFee.com, LLC
Active2 days on market$1,100,000
MLS# 254820527009 10th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.75 ba2,540 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active13 days on market$499,950
MLS# 255675722211 6th Avenue S #301
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of RE/MAX All City
Active2 days on market$315,000
MLS# 255525423007 Marine View Drive S #b305
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active1 day 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
Active7 days on market$749,995
MLS# 255429828313 Redondo Way S #301
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active15 days on market$369,000
MLS# 255249623801 12th Place S #2103
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2.5 baListing courtesy of Redfin
Active12 days on market$495,000
MLS# 252709125033 20th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd1 ba1,590 sqftListing courtesy of The Preview Group
Active15 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
Active18 days on market$465,000
MLS# 254931928120 Redondo Beach Drive S #108
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd0.75 baListing courtesy of Redfin
Active21 days on market$749,000
MLS# 2549904601 S 227th Street #401n
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Pointe3 Real Estate
Active10 days on market$589,000
MLS# 254882422005 6th Avenue S #312
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of AQUA Real Estate
Active2 days on market$499,000
MLS# 254116728313 Redondo Way S #209
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Windermere Northlake
Active1 day on market$395,000
MLS# 253809623707 13th Place S #1202
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2.5 baListing courtesy of Griffin Realty Group, Inc.
ActiveNew today$335,000
MLS# 254998021634 14th Avenue S #c-4
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Better Properties Kent LLC
Active17 days on market$2,299,000
MLS# 254938825940 Pacific Hwy S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest
Active18 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
Active1 day on market$1,195,000
MLS# 254470228910 Sound View Drive S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.25 ba2,450 sqftListing courtesy of RE/MAX All City
Active18 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
Active12 days on market$529,950
MLS# 25477591022 S 197th Street
Des Moines, WA 98148
3 bd1 ba1,690 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active29 days on market$209,995
MLS# 25469252305 S Pinebrook Lane
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Better Properties Kent LLC
Active13 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
Active1 day on market$315,000
MLS# 254749123410 18th Avenue S #j102
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of Crescent Realty powered by KW
Active14 days on market$340,000
MLS# 254417522993 Marine View Drive S #d306
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Windermere RE West Campus Inc
ActiveNew today$512,500
MLS# 254464122338 6th Avenue S ##9
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.25 baListing courtesy of Virgil Adams Real Estate, Inc.
Active5 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
Active3 days on market$275,000
MLS# 254437721925 7th Avenue S #101
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd0.75 baListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Active36 days on market$279,950
MLS# 253997322810 30th Avenue S #b103
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 ba886 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active15 days on market$1,395,000
MLS# 254363020921 1st Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd4.5 ba3,707 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active15 days on market$1,395,000
MLS# 254330720921 1st Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd4.5 ba3,707 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active12 days on market$270,000
MLS# 254037522810 30th Avenue S #b302
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of Redfin
Active2 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
Active2 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
Active6 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
Active6 days on market$799,000
MLS# 254208824029 24th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
Active22 days on market$425,000
MLS# 2541203910 S 248th Street #4
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of The Cascade Team
Active6 days on market$799,000
MLS# 254206824029 24th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd4.5 ba2,650 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
Active41 days on market$612,000
MLS# 254014324833 13th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba1,170 sqftListing courtesy of Pellego, Inc.
Active38 days on market$449,000
MLS# 2538245601 S 227th Street #407n
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Windermere West Metro
Active7 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
Active26 days on market$380,000
MLS# 253932223410 18th Avenue S #c302
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Active1 day on market$799,950
MLS# 253394427343 14th Court S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.5 ba2,740 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active6 days on market$549,950
MLS# 253905626845 15th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2 ba1,745 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active8 days on market$675,000
MLS# 253674722222 Dock Avenue #2b
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Redfin
Active3 days on market$220,000
MLS# 25384270 24th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Liberty Real Estate, LLC
Active35 days on market$589,999
MLS# 253746325733 19th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.5 ba1,250 sqftListing courtesy of Terrafin
Active3 days on market$220,000
MLS# 25384260 24th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Liberty Real Estate, LLC
Active12 days on market$239,000
MLS# 253590922831 30th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of Redfin
Active24 days on market$375,000
MLS# 253396923810 12th Place S #507
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active30 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
Active9 days on market$619,950
MLS# 253520224415 14th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.75 ba1,220 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere West Metro
Active20 days on market$609,900
MLS# 253502621216 Des Moines Memorial Dr
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd3.25 ba1,740 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active23 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
Active1 day on market$695,000
MLS# 253426625916 18th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd3 ba2,770 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.
Active30 days on market$895,000
MLS# 254302927917 10th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.75 baListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active28 days on market$449,000
MLS# 25338111516 S 272nd
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba600 sqftListing courtesy of KW Mountains to Sound Realty
Active23 days on market$185,000
MLS# 25311631020 S 230th Street #106
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of Tribeca NW Real Estate
Active31 days on market$475,000
MLS# 253156622226 6th Avenue S #101
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Active1 day on market$999,999
MLS# 253150922525 10th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd2.5 ba2,480 sqftListing courtesy of Real Property Mgmt Teyata
Active4 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
Active22 days on market$399,900
MLS# 25279640 S 222nd Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
Active1 day on market$219,000
MLS# 252446522831 S 30 Avenue S #203
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active8 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
Active20 days on market$334,900
MLS# 252678622213 6th Avenue S #203
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active72 days on market$565,000
MLS# 2520787199 Des Moines Memorial Dr
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of John L Scott RE West Seattle
Active10 days on market$825,000
MLS# 2524635826 S 200th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.5 ba2,680 sqftListing courtesy of Best Choice Realty LLC
Active22 days on market$499,000
MLS# 2519024601 S 227th Street #208n
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active22 days on market$360,000
MLS# 251861223816 12th Place S #401
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active66 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
Active49 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
Active15 days on market$655,000
MLS# 2508362700 S 282nd Street #722
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2 baListing courtesy of Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Active65 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.
Active69 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.
Active16 days on market$549,900
MLS# 25125992805 S 216th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Inspire Realty
Active24 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.
Active1 day on market$600,000
MLS# 250961622211 Cliff Avenue S #104
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active1 day on market$600,000
MLS# 250942022211 Cliff Avenue S #104
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active33 days on market$179,850
MLS# 250781723453 16th Avenue S #a-102
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of Brierwood Realty
ActiveNew today$879,889
MLS# 250660927525 12th Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.75 ba3,070 sqftListing courtesy of Rain Town Realty + JPAR
Active99 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
Active38 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
Active3 days on market$750,000
MLS# 249729728313 Redondo Way S #310
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2 baListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active20 days on market$780,000
MLS# 249014820604 4th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
6 bd2.5 ba3,350 sqftListing courtesy of Redfin
Active23 days on market$650,000
MLS# 2490507Address withheld
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Whisper Real Estate
Active10 days on market$374,999
MLS# 248820422508 6th Avenue S #1
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Active44 days on market$129,000
MLS# 24706670 269xx 9th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Windermere RE West Campus Inc
Active25 days on market$360,000
MLS# 24576051215 S 237th Lane #1308
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active25 days 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.
Active23 days on market$500,000
MLS# 24430991251 S 230th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 ba1,167 sqftListing courtesy of KW Lake Washington So
Active52 days on market$312,800
MLS# 243962522810 30th Avenue S #a204
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2 baListing courtesy of Best Choice Network LLC
Active29 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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Common questions
Des Moines 55+ adult community homes FAQ.
- What 55+ communities are available in Des Moines?
- Des Moines has several active adult communities ranging from manufactured home parks to single-family developments. RexMont's agents can walk you through current inventory, HOA financials, and resale history for each community.
- Can a younger spouse live in a 55+ community?
- Under HOPA, at least one occupant per unit must be 55 or older. A younger spouse can typically live in the community as long as their partner qualifies. Some communities have stricter rules — verify before buying.
- Are 55+ community homes good investments?
- Well-managed communities in desirable locations hold value well as demand from aging Baby Boomers remains strong. The key variable is HOA financial health — underfunded communities carry more risk.