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McKinley School-Columbus Park real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the McKinley School-Columbus Park real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Apr 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026

Median sale price
$230K
-29% from Q1 '26
Median list price
$173K
-44% from Q1 '26
Active listings
11
-8.3% from Q1 '26
Homes sold
9
+80% from Q1 '26
New pendings
8
+60% from Q1 '26
New listings
5
-38% from Q1 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for McKinley School-Columbus Park

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for McKinley School-Columbus Park Q3 '21 Q3 '22 Q3 '23 Q3 '24 Q3 '25 Q2 '26 Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $102K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $164K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $87K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $163K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $139K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $184K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $283K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $143K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $198K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $115K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $160K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $177K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $225K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $160K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $244K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $163K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $220K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $170K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $325K Median sale price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $230K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $145K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $210K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $68K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $132K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $220K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $230K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $95K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $205K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $118K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $178K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $150K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $175K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $173K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $177K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $174K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $220K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $185K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $300K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $307K Median list price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $173K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $102K Median list price $145K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $164K Median list price $210K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $87K Median list price $68K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $163K Median list price $132K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $139K Median list price $220K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $184K Median list price $230K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $283K Median list price $95K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $143K Median list price $205K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $198K Median list price $118K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $115K Median list price $178K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $160K Median list price $150K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $177K Median list price $175K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $225K Median list price $173K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $160K Median list price $177K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $244K Median list price $174K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $163K Median list price $220K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $220K Median list price $185K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $170K Median list price $300K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $325K Median list price $307K Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 Median sale price $230K Median list price $173K
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Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Apr 2026 - Jun 2026).

Inventory in McKinley School-Columbus Park has tightened in the latest rolling three-month view, with active listings down about one-fifth from a year ago and just 11 homes on the market. New listings have dropped nearly half year over year, while months of supply has fallen sharply to only 0.7, well below the 2.5 months seen across Des Moines. With homes sold up more than 50% from a year ago, buyers are competing over a smaller pool of options.

Pricing is reacting in different ways at various stages of the sale. The typical home value over this rolling three-month period is up more than 40% from a year earlier, yet the median list price is down more than 20%, suggesting sellers may be pricing strategically to attract offers in a lean inventory environment.

Homes are also moving faster, with median days on market now just 22, down significantly compared with last year’s pace. About one in four listings goes off the market within two weeks, and roughly 11% of recent sales closed above the asking price, while the average sale-to-list ratio sits just over 97%. Conditions in McKinley School-Columbus Park are more tilted toward sellers than the broader Des Moines market, so both buyers and sellers can benefit from an Agent Pronto–recommended real estate agent to navigate this local landscape effectively.



Learn more about what McKinley School-Columbus Park has to offer.

McKinley School-Columbus Park offers residents a tight-knit, walkable community with parks, schools, local shops, and cultural amenities that support everyday life and neighborly connection.

McKinley School-Columbus Park stands out from other Des Moines neighborhoods with its blend of riverfront atmosphere and long-established residential blocks. Just south of downtown, it offers quick access to major job centers while keeping a quieter, close-knit feel along the Des Moines River and near Gray’s Lake Park.

Families appreciate proximity to McKinley Elementary School and the neighborhood’s namesake Columbus Park, where ballfields, open green space, and community events help residents connect. The Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa adds a layer of local heritage, and nearby Principal Park and downtown amenities keep entertainment and dining options close.

Housing here ranges from early 20th century homes to modest infill construction, offering options for first-time buyers and long-term residents planning their next move. Easy connections to Downtown Des Moines and nearby neighborhoods like South Park and Capitol East make it practical for commuters. Access to the regional trail network and public amenities supported by Polk County add to day-to-day convenience.

With rising interest in central neighborhoods such as River Bend and Sherman Hill, timing and preparation matter in McKinley School-Columbus Park. Agent Pronto can connect you with an agent who understands local trends and can help both buyers and sellers move confidently.

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“Lacie was amazing throughout the whole buying experience as a first-time home owner. She made every effort to keep me informed during our buying process and shown her expertise when any questions arose. When there were some questions she couldn't answer she was able to defer me to the appriorate subject-matter expert whether it was an electrician for electrical questions/work to inspection questions. She was absolutely fantastic to work with and would highly recommend her to friends and family that are looking to buy/sell now and later! Thank you Lacie Shelby for working with my partner and I. Thank you even more for making our first home purchase worth it!”

Michael Pham · Des Moines, IA

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Iowa Realty
“Presley went out of her way to provide us with the best service possible. Very respectful and considerate. I would highly recommend Presley to anyone looking for property within her location to anyone. She is amazing! Cares for her clients and it shows!!!”

Tammie Illg · Diagonal, IA

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Iowa Realty Indianola
“Wendy Beal was knowledgeable and very proffesional. Her familiarity of the Ankeny market and current trends were of great help in setting the strategy for selling our home. We would highly recommend Wendy Beal for anybody looking to buy or sell in central Iowa.”

Bob and Debbie · Ankeny, IA

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Iowa Realty
“She did go really far out of her way to show a house and had really good input on things we didn't notice”

Karl Andrews · IA

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Berkshire Hathaway BHHS First Realty
“Deanna was amazing! She listened to me & understood my goals. She answered all questions & was respectful of my wants & needs. She was quick with responses & was there for me every step of the process.”

D Gordon · Indianola, IA

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Century 21 Signature Real Estate
“To whom it my concern, It is our immense pleasure to recommend Viola Salvato as a real estate agent for any individual or family searching for the ideal home. Viola had an initial meeting with us regarding our specific needs in a home as well as our budgetary limits. She is highly talented and immediately found us numerous listings of homes. She did not waste our time with homes that were not in line with our needs. Viola is a master with contract negotiation she came up with a deal that was good for us as well as making the seller happy. She knows the area like the back of her hand and there is nothing that escapes her attention when it comes to properties for sale in this area. We found Viola to be a highly attentive agent, almost as if we were her only customers, although we know that was not the case. She returned all phone calls and emails the same day. We never felt neglected or unimportant. She also is highly personable with an engaging personality. She is hands down the best!”

Scott Wilberg ·

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Iowa Realty
“Dakotah was amazing to work with! Dakotah was referred to us by someone and we will continue to refer him to others. Knowledgeable about the Des Moines area and homes in the area. Always felt that Dakotah was looking out for us as first time home buyers and helped us explain the home buying process in great detail. When we do decide to sell our incredible home, we will surely work with Dakotah again!”

Annette · Ankeny, IA

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Iowa Realty
“Roger was very responsive to our house selling & buying needs. He also presented to us additional options on other properties to consider besides the ones we found of interest to your.”

Steven Johnson · Ankeny, IA

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Iowa Realty
“Matt cares deeply about his clients and is as trustworthy as they come. He was a fantastic guide and advisor through our home buying process. We ran into a number of snafus and hiccups but he navigated us through them to secure a good deal. Highly recommend Matt!”

Jacob Olson · Adel, IA

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Berkshire Hathaway Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
“Enjoyed working with Rich and his team. Our acreage sold quickly and we received multiple offers.”

Lois D. · Pleasantville, IA

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RE/MAX Concepts
“Julie really knows how to market a property and obtain a ton of exposure. She was extremely helpful and insightful in selling my house. She also really cares for her clients.”

Eric · Des Moines, IA

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Iowa Realty

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