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.
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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
- $495K
- Median $/sqft
- $348
- Avg days on market
- 53
- Listings for sale
- 104+
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$439,000
MLS# 258848521902 29th Ave South
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 ba1,250 sqftListing courtesy of Columbia Partners Real Estate
Active2 days active · 2 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
Active6 days active · 6 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
Active7 days active · 7 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
Active8 days active · 60 cumulative$589,250
MLS# 258605722609 6th Avenue S #202
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 ba1,130 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Seattle Metro
Active9 days active · 9 cumulative$525,000
MLS# 258509926622 18th Place S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1 ba1,400 sqftListing courtesy of Inspire Realty
Active12 days active · 12 cumulative$430,000
MLS# 258355324830 12th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.5 ba920 sqftListing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$799,950
MLS# 258484426480 Woodmont Drive S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.5 ba2,260 sqftListing courtesy of Heaton Dainard, LLC
Active6 days active · 6 cumulative$850,000
MLS# 258371620934 7th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2 ba2,600 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Seattle Metro
Active13 days active · 13 cumulative$524,950
MLS# 25828962063 S 263rd Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.5 ba1,752 sqftListing courtesy of LPT Realty LLC
Active14 days active · 14 cumulative$1,300,000
MLS# 2583068600 S 227th Street #coml
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Engel & Voelkers Seattle DT
Active16 days active · 16 cumulative$400,000
MLS# 258175726409 7th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Active18 days active · 18 cumulative$2,099,000
MLS# 258103028132 8th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98198
5 bd4.5 ba4,448 sqftListing courtesy of Polaris Pacific
Active19 days active · 53 cumulative$315,000
MLS# 258165822993 Marine View Drive S #d306
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 ba782 sqftListing courtesy of Redfin
Active19 days active · 19 cumulative$550,000
MLS# 2579629620 S 227th Street #103
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd2 ba1,215 sqftListing courtesy of Agency One NS
Contingent$560,000
MLS# 258061620630 8th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd1 ba1,130 sqftListing courtesy of Lake & Company
Active20 days active · 20 cumulative$729,500
MLS# 25786121015 S 202nd Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
3 bd2.75 ba2,130 sqftListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Active20 days active · 63 cumulative$849,900
MLS# 258080525657 Marine View Drive S
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 bd2.5 ba2,473 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active21 days active · 21 cumulative$1,050,000
MLS# 257763221614 29th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA 98198
0 bd0 ba3,730 sqftListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active21 days active · 28 cumulative$218,000
MLS# 258018223417 16th Place S #b203
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 ba696 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active22 days active · 22 cumulative$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
Active25 days active · 25 cumulative$300,000
MLS# 257820222977 Marine View Drive S #c103
Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bd1 ba630 sqftListing courtesy of Castle Realty Inc
Active21 days active · 21 cumulative$499,999
MLS# 2530768601 S 227th Street #411s
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1.75 ba1,170 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Active33 days active · 33 cumulative$339,000
MLS# 257419623007 Marine View Drive S #b306
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 bd1 ba925 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere West Metro
All 104 homes as a list
- 2630 S 226th Street #c103 · $315,000
- 23906 12th Place S #301 · $375,000
- 20023 6th Avenue S · $714,999
- 1018 S 244th Pl · $441,680
- 22213 6th Avenue S #203 · $299,900
- 29020 1st Avenue S #23 · $319,950
- 23405 16th Place S #c104 · $269,990
- 1413 S 276th Place · $535,000
- 22222 Dock Avenue S #2c · $875,000
- 19500 6th Avenue S · $800,000
- 1020 S 230th Street #a303 · $269,900
- 28748 Sound View Drive S · $579,950
- 24325 16th Avenue S · $510,000
- 1309 S 272nd St · $425,000
- 23718 13th Place S #901 · $325,000
- 27145 11th Place S · $1,449,999
- 1239 S 236th Place · $609,950
- 1111 S 249th Place · $475,000
- 23816 12th Place S #405 · $319,000
- 23816 12th Place S #405 · $319,000
- 605 S 198th Street · $700,000
- 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
- 22211 6th Avenue S #301 · $465,000
- 25926 13th Place S · $614,950
- 23007 Marine View Drive S #b305 · $308,000
- 24608 Marine View Drive S · $565,000
- 28313 Redondo Way S #301 · $749,995
- 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 · $450,000
- 23707 13th Place S #1202 · $375,000
- 21634 14th Avenue S #c-4 · $335,000
- 25940 Pacific Hwy S · $2,299,000
- 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 · $319,000
- 22338 6th Avenue S ##9 · $489,000
- 24832 12th Avenue S · $399,000
- 22810 30th Avenue S #b302 · $270,000
- 21030 7th Avenue S · $899,000
- 20818 S 9th Avenue · $1,425,000
- 1803 S 232nd Street · $809,950
- 24029 24th Avenue S · $699,000
- 24029 24th Avenue S · $699,000
- 910 S 248th Street #4 · $409,000
- 24833 13th Avenue S · $612,000
- 601 S 227th Street #407n · $425,000
- 22222 Dock Avenue #2b · $650,000
- 24410 24th Ave S · $220,000
- 25733 19th Avenue S · $579,999
- 0 24th Avenue S · $220,000
- 23810 12th Place S #507 · $375,000
- 702 S 280th Street · $950,000
- 27917 10th Avenue S #unit 1 · $895,000
- 24415 14th Avenue S · $585,950
- 27917 10th Avenue S · $895,000
- 25916 18th Avenue S · $675,000
- 22226 6th Avenue S #101 · $415,000
- 24440 13th Avenue S · $424,500
- 0 S 222nd Street · $399,900
- 1020 S 230th Street #107 · $220,000
- 199 Des Moines Memorial Dr · $250,000
- 28303 Sound View Drive S #102 · $599,999
- 28008 8th Lane S · $995,000
- 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
- 0 269xx 9th Avenue S · $75,000
- 1215 S 237th Lane #1308 · $360,000
- 1215 S 237th Lane #1308 · $360,000
- 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.
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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.