MR. MOTO REALTY · Des Moines, IOWA
Homes for sale in Des Moines, Iowa
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Living in Des Moines
A local’s guide to buying in Des Moines
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and the Polk County seat, and it hosts the Iowa State Fair each August. As the center of the metro, it covers a wide range of homes across many neighborhoods, so a focused search helps. Mr. Moto Realty can narrow your Des Moines search by price, size, and the areas you want to see, then send alerts for new matches. We also pull recent sales around an address and explain what the Polk County Assessor's records show. If you own here and plan to sell or rent a home, we will run a no-cost comparable sales review. On the map, Des Moines takes up roughly 88.2 square miles in Polk County. Homes here are in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. Not sure where to start? Tell us your budget and timing, and we will tell you what Des Moines has on the market now and what has recently sold. Current Des Moines listings from the MLS are below.
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Homes for sale in Des Moines
Listing information is provided by Participants of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026, Des Moines Area Association of Realtors.
Last checked: 2026-10-22 01:18 AM UTC
Questions about Des Moines
Des Moines home buying FAQ
What should I know before buying a home in Des Moines?
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and the Polk County seat, and it hosts the Iowa State Fair each August. Before you start, decide your price range and timeline, then ask us to set up an alert for new Des Moines listings. Property assessments and tax records come from the Polk County Assessor, and we can pull recent sales near any Des Moines address you like so you know what similar homes have sold for.
What should I know about buying a rental or flip in Des Moines?
Start with the numbers for the specific address: purchase price, likely rent, repairs, taxes and insurance. Some cities require rental registration or inspections, so we confirm Des Moines's current rules with the city before you commit. Mr. Moto Realty works with investors across the metro and can pull comparable sales and rental comps for Des Moines.
Can Mr. Moto Realty show me homes in other nearby cities?
Yes. Our team works across the Des Moines metro, so you can tour homes in Des Moines and other cities on the same day. Cities near Des Moines include Pleasant Hill, Windsor Heights, Norwalk, Carlisle, Altoona and West Des Moines.
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Mr. Moto Realty LLC is a real estate team licensed in the State of Iowa with Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines (Company Lic ID: F05542000), 4001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Affiliated Business Disclosure: Mr. Moto Realty has a business relationship with Growth Construction LLC and Growth Investments LLC, which are owned in whole or in part by members of our team. You are not required to use any affiliated company as a condition of working with us. You are free to choose any contractor or service provider.
Lender and Program Information: Mr. Moto Realty is not a lender. Loan and program eligibility is determined by the lender or program administrator. Buyers are free to choose any lender.