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River Bend real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the River Bend real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Median sale price
$153K
-2.3% from Q1 '26
Median list price
$198K
+3% from Q1 '26
Active listings
23
+35% from Q1 '26
Homes sold
8
+33% from Q1 '26
New pendings
14
+100% from Q1 '26
New listings
17
+143% from Q1 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for River Bend

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

Quarterly Pricing Trends for River Bend Q2 '21 Q2 '22 Q2 '23 Q2 '24 Q2 '25 Q1 '26 Median sale price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $145K Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $160K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $142K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $149K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $155K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $183K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $130K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $132K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $137K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $79K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $165K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $90K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $168K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $185K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $189K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $147K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $150K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $140K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $127K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $157K Median list price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $145K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $160K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $157K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $160K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $143K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $178K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $138K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $134K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $117K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $170K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $166K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $180K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $189K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $189K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $138K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $148K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $185K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $140K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $120K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $193K Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 Median sale price $145K Median list price $145K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $160K Median list price $160K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $142K Median list price $157K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $149K Median list price $160K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $155K Median list price $143K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $183K Median list price $178K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $130K Median list price $138K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $132K Median list price $134K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $137K Median list price $117K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $79K Median list price $170K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $165K Median list price $166K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $90K Median list price $180K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $168K Median list price $189K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $185K Median list price $189K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $189K Median list price $138K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $147K Median list price $148K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $150K Median list price $185K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $140K Median list price $140K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $127K Median list price $120K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $157K Median list price $193K
Median sale price
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 (Mar 2026 - May 2026).

Inventory in River Bend has expanded in this rolling three-month view, with 23 active listings even as levels are slightly lower than a year ago. New listings are up sharply year over year, and pending sales have climbed by about 29 percent, indicating stronger contract activity. Homes are also moving more quickly, with the median days on market down dramatically from the same period last year to about three weeks.

Pricing has been adjusting to these shifts. The typical home value is slightly lower than a year ago, but the median list price is up more than 7 percent year over year, suggesting sellers are testing higher asking prices. The share of homes selling above list has risen by roughly 17 percentage points over the past year to about 37 percent, while the average sale-to-list ratio sits near 95 percent.

Months of supply in River Bend is around four, higher than in Des Moines overall, where supply is closer to three months and prices are somewhat higher. Homes sold in the neighborhood have declined compared with a year ago even as contracts and new listings are increasing, pointing to a market that is active but still working through inventory. With River Bend labeled as a seller’s market yet showing mixed pricing signals, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding a local agent who understands these trends.



Learn more about what River Bend has to offer.

River Bend offers residents a welcoming, walkable neighborhood with scenic river views, parks, convenient local amenities, and a strong sense of neighborly community.

River Bend offers a distinctly urban neighborhood feel compared with many parts of Des Moines, with historic homes, river views, and quick access to downtown. Tree-lined streets feature a mix of early 1900s houses, modest rentals, and renovated properties, giving the area a strong sense of local identity and long-term residents.

The neighborhood sits just north of the Downtown Des Moines core and close to the River Bend / Capitol Park planning area, putting jobs, entertainment, and the Iowa Events Center within easy reach. Recreational options are a key part of daily life, with nearby Birdland Park and Marina on the river and trails connecting into the citywide bike network. Families often look toward area schools and programs supported by Des Moines Public Schools, while local organizations host events that help newcomers plug into the community quickly.

Housing in River Bend can move fast, particularly well-kept historic homes and properties close to the river or downtown. For buyers, preparation around financing and timing is essential in order to act confidently when the right opportunity appears. Sellers benefit from an informed pricing strategy and a clear plan for presenting older homes at their best. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers in River Bend with a real estate professional who understands this neighborhood’s character, pace, and market trends.

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“We met with Isaiah early in our home search at an open house while visiting from out of town. He was very knowledgeable and patient answering our numerous questions and it felt like the right fit for us. He helped us immensely every step of the way, providing his expert opinion when asked, helping us better understand the market so we could adjust our expectations accordingly, and quickly and efficiently organizing open houses and private showings for the homes that fit our criteria. He was not pushy and did not rush the process which we both appreciated as first time home buyers. We were unfamiliar with the area and received recommendations from him for multiple mortgage brokers, inspection companies, and more providing us options for trusted people to work with without feeling pressured. When we landed on our home, he walked us through each step and advocated for us when unexpected issues arose. Our home buying process went more smoothly with Isaiah's guidance!”

Evans Family · Grimes, IA

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Century 21 Signature Real Estate
“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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