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 $495K median (roughly $348/sqft), with an average of 53 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 — 1,241+ 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.
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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
- $495K
- Median $/sqft
- $348
- Avg days on market
- 53
- Listings for sale
- 109+
ActiveNew today$218,000
MLS# 258018223417 16th Place S #b203
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of COMPASS
ActiveNew today$1,095,000
MLS# 257763221614 29th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of eXp Realty
ActiveNew today$789,950
MLS# 257801327427 14th Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.5 ba2,599 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North
ActiveNew today$549,999
MLS# 2530768601 S 227th Street #411s
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Active3 days on market$300,000
MLS# 257820222977 Marine View Drive S #c103
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of Castle Realty Inc
Active5 days on market$559,950
MLS# 2555175612 S 195th Street
Des Moines, WA 98148
3 bd1.5 ba1,080 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Active11 days on market$315,000
MLS# 25745822630 S 226th Street #c103
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Active11 days on market$339,000
MLS# 257419623007 Marine View Drive S #b306
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Windermere West Metro
Active1 day on market$465,000
MLS# 25739471018 S 244th Pl
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba1,140 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott Des Moines
Active3 days on market$569,950
MLS# 25747201045 S 197th Street E
Des Moines, WA 98148
4 bd1.75 ba1,600 sqftListing courtesy of RSVP Brokers ERA
Active5 days on market$475,000
MLS# 257466322352 6th Avenue S #2
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of RE/MAX Realty South
Active6 days on market$729,995
MLS# 257022620023 6th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.5 ba1,785 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active12 days on market$375,000
MLS# 257416623906 12th Place S #301
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2.5 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Active5 days on market$299,900
MLS# 257432222213 6th Avenue S #203
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active14 days on market$319,950
MLS# 257381729020 1st Avenue S #23
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of Windermere RE West Campus Inc
Active14 days on market$269,990
MLS# 257412923405 16th Place S #c104
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active1 day on market$289,997
MLS# 256965522234 24th Avenue Se #g54
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active2 days on market$425,000
MLS# 257097924925 20th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 ba740 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
Active5 days on market$650,000
MLS# 257177919217 4th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98148
3 bd2 ba1,600 sqftListing courtesy of KW Lake Washington So
ActiveNew today$800,000
MLS# 256765619500 6th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98148
4 bd2.25 ba2,170 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott Des Moines
Active16 days on market$875,000
MLS# 256986622222 Dock Avenue S #2c
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc.
Active7 days on market$639,950
MLS# 256866128748 Sound View Drive S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.25 ba1,225 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere RE West Campus Inc
Active11 days on market$260,000
MLS# 256899323405 16th Avenue S #c203
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of ANB Homes
Active26 days on market$279,900
MLS# 25672141020 S 230th Street #a303
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of homecoin.com
All 109 homes as a list
- 21246 15th Avenue S · $699,000
- 24325 16th Avenue S · $510,000
- 22700 30th Avenue S #a306 · $229,950
- 25657 Marine View Drive S · $899,000
- 1309 S 272nd St · $425,000
- 1237 S 234th Drive · $1,349,950
- 23718 13th Place S #901 · $325,000
- 21443 13th Avenue S · $559,000
- 27145 11th Place S · $1,474,999
- 23816 12th Place S #405 · $329,950
- 23816 12th Place S #405 · $329,950
- 1239 S 236th Place · $609,950
- 1111 S 249th Place · $475,000
- 22609 6th Avenue S #202 · $621,000
- 605 S 198th Street · $750,000
- 1227 S 238th Lane #804 · $389,000
- 317 S 208th Street · $529,950
- 1027 S 230th Street #301 · $340,000
- 22240 24th Avenue S #e38 · $285,000
- 22240 24th Avenue S #e38 · $285,000
- 23419 23rd Avenue S · $750,000
- 25926 13th Place S · $629,950
- 22211 6th Avenue S #301 · $465,000
- 23007 Marine View Drive S #b305 · $308,000
- 28313 Redondo Way S #301 · $749,995
- 21239 14th Avenue S · $749,950
- 24608 Marine View Drive S · $575,000
- 19413 5th Avenue S · $729,950
- 23801 12th Place S #2103 · $369,000
- 28120 Redondo Beach Drive S #108 · $465,000
- 23707 13th Place S #1202 · $385,000
- 25940 Pacific Hwy S · $2,299,000
- 21634 14th Avenue S #c-4 · $335,000
- 27917 10th Avenue S #2 · $469,000
- 27917 10th Avenue S #2 · $469,000
- 2305 S Pinebrook Lane · $209,995
- 23410 18th Avenue S #j102 · $310,000
- 23410 18th Avenue S #a101 · $329,000
- 22338 6th Avenue S ##9 · $512,500
- 24832 12th Avenue S · $415,000
- 21925 7th Avenue S #101 · $260,000
- 20921 1st Place S · $1,299,950
- 20921 1st Place S · $1,299,950
- 21030 7th Avenue S · $949,000
- 1803 S 232nd Street · $809,950
- 20818 S 9th Avenue · $1,499,950
- 22810 30th Avenue S #b302 · $270,000
- 24029 24th Avenue S · $759,000
- 24029 24th Avenue S · $759,000
- 910 S 248th Street #4 · $425,000
- 24833 13th Avenue S · $612,000
- 601 S 227th Street #407n · $449,000
- 22532 6th Avenue S #a1 · $429,950
- 22222 Dock Avenue #2b · $650,000
- 25733 19th Avenue S · $579,999
- 0 24th Avenue S · $220,000
- 702 S 280th Street · $950,000
- 24415 14th Avenue S · $585,950
- 25916 18th Avenue S · $675,000
- 27917 10th Avenue S · $895,000
- 27917 10th Avenue S #unit 1 · $895,000
- 22226 6th Avenue S #101 · $415,000
- 24855 16th Avenue S · $569,950
- 0 S 222nd Street · $399,900
- 1020 S 230th Street #107 · $220,000
- 22831 S 30 Avenue S #203 · $219,000
- 601 S 227th Street #205n · $495,000
- 826 S 200th Street · $795,000
- 199 Des Moines Memorial Dr · $250,000
- 23816 12th Place S #401 · $350,000
- 28303 Sound View Drive S #102 · $599,999
- 28008 8th Lane S · $995,000
- 2805 S 216th Street · $549,900
- 20902 1st Avenue S · $1,795,000
- 23453 16th Avenue S #a-102 · $179,850
- 27525 12th Place S · $828,000
- 22633 Marine View Drive S · $4,500,000
- 27432 14th Place S · $850,000
- 22508 6th Avenue S #1 · $374,999
- 0 269xx 9th Avenue S · $75,000
- 1020 S 230th Street #b108 · $219,000
- 1215 S 237th Lane #1308 · $360,000
- 1215 S 237th Lane #1308 · $360,000
- 22810 30th Avenue S #a204 · $312,500
- 206 1st Place S · $239,000
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.