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 $475K median (roughly $349/sqft), with an average of 65 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.
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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
- $475K
- Median $/sqft
- $349
- Avg days on market
- 65
- Listings for sale
- 94+
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$799,950
MLS# 259485219619 10th Place S
Des Moines, WA 98148
4 bd2.5 ba2,890 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Seattle Metro
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$435,000
MLS# 259484622005 6th Avenue S ##201
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 ba1,099 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.
Active109 days active · 109 cumulative$605,000
MLS# 259404724833 13th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba1,170 sqftListing courtesy of Pellego, Inc.
Active2 days active · 2 cumulative$1,500,000
MLS# 25787531124 S 274th Place
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.75 ba3,052 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Early Access · First Look$750,000
MLS# 2592541626 S 193rd Place
Des Moines, WA 98148
5 bd2.25 ba2,680 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active3 days active · 3 cumulative$549,000
MLS# 259346223102 21st Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.5 ba2,050 sqftListing courtesy of Brightline Realty
Active3 days active · 3 cumulative$775,000
MLS# 259384221304 5th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd1.75 ba2,170 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active161 days active · 161 cumulative$818,868
MLS# 259164527525 12th Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.75 ba3,070 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott Des Moines
Active8 days active · 8 cumulative$275,000
MLS# 25896472644 S 226th Street #D101
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 ba1,094 sqftListing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest
Active233 days active · 233 cumulative$1,199,950
MLS# 259232220921 1st Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd4.5 ba3,707 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty PS
Early Access · First Look$515,000
MLS# 2590005601 S 227th Street #409S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba1,380 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active9 days active · 9 cumulative$759,990
MLS# 2590294Address withheld
Des Moines, WA 98148
3 bd1.75 ba1,845 sqftListing courtesy of Best Choice Realty LLC
Active11 days active · 11 cumulative$500,000
MLS# 25911731251 S 230th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 ba1,167 sqftListing courtesy of KW Lake Washington So
Active92 days active · 92 cumulative$695,000
MLS# 258992928313 Redondo Way S #301
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1.75 ba1,687 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active142 days active · 142 cumulative$403,000
MLS# 258962324440 13th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 ba1,100 sqftListing courtesy of Every Door Real Estate
Active16 days active · 16 cumulative$679,000
MLS# 258874828001 S 14th Court
Des Moines, WA 98003
4 bd2.5 ba1,680 sqftListing courtesy of Northfork Realty
Active16 days active · 16 cumulative$649,900
MLS# 25891292230 S 253rd Place
Des Moines, WA 98198
6 bd2.5 ba3,120 sqftListing courtesy of Vantage Point Brokers, LLC
Active18 days active · 18 cumulative$432,500
MLS# 258818724849 13th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 ba1,070 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere R E Mount Baker
Active22 days active · 22 cumulative$1,050,000
MLS# 25862831030 S 195th Place
Des Moines, WA 98148
5 bd2.75 ba3,014 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active23 days active · 23 cumulative$475,000
MLS# 2586043601 S 227th Street #205N
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba1,380 sqftListing courtesy of Every Door Real Estate
Active15 days active · 15 cumulative$899,950
MLS# 258514022545 10th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.5 ba2,400 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere RE West Campus Inc
Active28 days active · 28 cumulative$420,000
MLS# 258355324830 12th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 ba920 sqftListing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest
Active29 days active · 29 cumulative$524,950
MLS# 25828962063 S 263rd Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.5 ba1,752 sqftListing courtesy of LPT Realty LLC
Active30 days active · 30 cumulative$1,300,000
MLS# 2583068600 S 227th Street #COML
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Engel & Voelkers Seattle DT
All 94 homes as a list
- 26409 7th Avenue S · $400,000
- 28132 8th Ave S · $1,999,000
- 22993 Marine View Drive S #D306 · $299,950
- 620 S 227th Street #103 · $535,000
- 20630 8th Avenue S · $560,000
- 25657 Marine View Drive S · $849,900
- 21614 29th Avenue S · $1,050,000
- 23417 16th Place S #B203 · $218,000
- 27427 14th Place S · $775,000
- 22977 Marine View Drive S #C103 · $290,000
- 601 S 227th Street #411S · $499,999
- 2630 S 226th Street #C103 · $299,900
- 23007 Marine View Drive S #B306 · $339,000
- 23906 12th Place S #301 · $365,000
- 20023 6th Avenue S · $699,999
- 1018 S 244th Pl · $441,680
- 22213 6th Avenue S #203 · $299,900
- 29020 1st Avenue S #23 · $289,950
- 23405 16th Place S #C104 · $269,990
- 19500 6th Avenue S · $749,000
- 22222 Dock Avenue S #2C · $875,000
- 1020 S 230TH Street #A303 · $269,900
- 24325 16th Avenue S · $479,500
- 1309 S 272nd St · $425,000
- 23718 13th Place S #901 · $315,000
- 27145 11th Place S · $1,424,999
- 1239 S 236th Place · $609,950
- 605 S 198th Street · $700,000
- 23816 12th Place S #405 · $319,000
- 1227 S 238th Lane #804 · $389,000
- 317 S 208th Street · $529,950
- 22211 6th Avenue S #301 · $449,000
- 25926 13th Place S · $599,950
- 24608 Marine View Drive S · $565,000
- 23007 Marine View Drive S #B305 · $299,999
- 21239 14th Avenue S · $749,950
- 23801 12th Place S #2103 · $369,000
- 19413 5th Avenue S · $729,950
- 28120 Redondo Beach Drive S #108 · $425,000
- 21634 14th Avenue S #C-4 · $335,000
- 25940 Pacific Hwy S · $2,299,000
- 27917 10th Avenue S #2 · $469,000
- 2305 S Pinebrook Lane · $209,995
- 23410 18th Avenue S #A101 · $309,000
- 23410 18th Avenue S #J102 · $305,000
- 22338 6th Avenue S #9 · $489,000
- 24832 12th Avenue S · $399,000
- 20818 S 9th Avenue · $1,425,000
- 1803 S 232nd Street · $789,950
- 910 S 248th Street #4 · $399,990
- 24029 24th Avenue S · $699,000
- 24029 24th Avenue S · $699,000
- 601 S 227th Street #407N · $425,000
- 25733 19th Avenue S · $579,999
- 24410 24TH AVE S · $220,000
- 24406 24TH Avenue S · $220,000
- 23810 12th Place S #507 · $375,000
- 27917 10th Avenue S · $895,000
- 24415 14th Avenue S · $568,602
- 25916 18th Avenue S · $650,000
- 1020 S 230th Street #107 · $220,000
- 19901 Des Moines Memorial Dr · $250,000
- 28303 Sound View Drive S #102 · $599,999
- 23453 16th Avenue S #A-102 · $179,850
- 22633 Marine View Drive S · $4,500,000
- 2409 S 222nd Street #B16 · $310,000
- 27432 14th Place S · $850,000
- 0 269XX 9th Avenue S · $75,000
- 1215 S 237th Lane #1308 · $355,000
- 22810 30th Avenue S #A204 · $312,500
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.
See all 55+ adult community homes →Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 16, 2026 at 4:09 AM PT (date and time MLS GRID Data was obtained). All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Listing information courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). The listing data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than RexMont Real Estate are marked with the “Listing courtesy of NWMLS” designation. Information provided is for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
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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.