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River Woods real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the River Woods real estate market. *
Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Median sale price
$307K
+13%
from Q2 '26
Median list price
$287K
-1.7%
from Q2 '26
Active listings
13
-35%
from Q2 '26
Homes sold
10
No change
from Q2 '26
New pendings
7
-46%
from Q2 '26
New listings
7
-46%
from Q2 '26
Quarterly Pricing Trends for River Woods
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for River Woods
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for River Woods
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for River Woods
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for River Woods
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for River Woods
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
19
Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jul 2026 - Sep 2026).
River Woods home values have risen over the past year on a rolling three-month basis, with the typical home value up nearly 8 percent compared with last year. Homes sold also increased year over year by more than 13 percent, signaling steady demand even as the broader Des Moines market has seen a smaller gain in prices.
Right now, the latest rolling three-month view shows a typical home value around $307,000, while median list prices are slightly lower at about $287,000. Supply is especially tight at just 1.3 months of inventory, well below Des Moines overall at 3.7 months, reinforcing River Woods’ position as a seller’s market.
Activity has cooled on the listing side, with new listings and pending sales each down sharply from early summer levels, yet median days on market hold around 31, matching a year ago. With only about 10 percent of homes selling above list and the average sale-to-list ratio just under 98 percent, pricing has become more measured, and both buyers and sellers can benefit from an Agent Pronto–recommended real estate professional to navigate this evolving landscape.
Learn more about what River Woods has to offer.
River Woods offers residents a friendly, community-focused living experience with tree-lined streets, green spaces, and convenient access to schools, shops, and amenities.
River Woods in Des Moines offers a practical mix of suburban comfort and city convenience, with single family homes, green space, and quick access to major routes into downtown Des Moines. The neighborhood appeals to residents who value quiet streets yet need efficient commutes to employment centers, the airport, and nearby shopping districts.
Daily life here is shaped by access to outdoor recreation along the Des Moines River and connected trail network. Families often frequent Ewing Park for playgrounds, disc golf, and seasonal events, while runners and cyclists can reach the Carl V. Voss Trail and other segments of the city’s trail system with minimal driving. Proximity to Blank Park Zoo and Fort Des Moines Park adds weekend options that are close to home.
River Woods residents benefit from Des Moines Public Schools such as River Woods Elementary, along with convenient access to downtown Des Moines for dining, arts, and nightlife. Nearby areas like South Park and broader Polk County expand shopping, services, and healthcare choices across the metro.
Whether you are relocating to River Woods or preparing to sell, a locally focused agent can translate these amenities, school options, and micro market trends into clear guidance. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers with the right Des Moines expert, helping reduce stress and streamline every step of the move.
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“Hands down the best realtor I've ever worked with. Matt truly cares that his clients find what they're actually looking for, not just closing a sale. On the buying side, he was great at pointing out concerning items during showings, and he was especially valuable during our blue tape walkthrough on our new house. He was clearly on our side the whole time and helped keep communication with the builder clear and moving. He also did a fantastic job selling our previous home. Matt is professional, respectful, and genuinely easy to work with. I'd recommend him to anyone buying or selling, and we'll be calling him again next time.”
Berkshire Hathaway Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
“I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better realtor. From the very beginning, I felt like I was working with someone who genuinely cared about me and what I was looking for—not just someone trying to close a deal. Isaiah was always there when I had questions, he kept me informed throughout the process, and made me feel comfortable even when things got stressful. I really appreciated his patience, honesty, and willingness to go the extra mile. Buying a home can be overwhelming, but having the right person by your side makes such a difference. I’m so grateful for all their help and for making the whole experience such a positive one. I would absolutely recommend Isaiah Thomas to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! 🏡❤️”
Century 21 Signature Real Estate
“Ryan is, above all else, kind and thoughtful. He genuinely cares about the people he works with and about the community he lives in. He thinks about the impact of his decisions, and he has never treated real estate like it's just another transaction. I've worked with Ryan through several transactions and have watched him repeatedly make decisions that meant less profit for himself because doing the right thing mattered more. That's not something you see every day, and it's one of the reasons I trust him so deeply. I've also seen him go far beyond what anyone would expect of a realtor—helping clients and community members in ways that have nothing to do with making a sale. He shows up for people simply because it's who he is. Ryan is truly good. He's a gift to his clients and to our community. People trust him because he leads with empathy, integrity, and a genuine desire to leave people better than he found them. If you have the chance to work with him, I can't recommend him highly enough.”
Keller Williams Legacy Group
“Matt was excellent throughout the entire process of helping me buy my duplex. He made the transaction incredibly smooth, took the time to walk me through every step, and was always available to answer my questions. I always felt confident knowing he was there to guide me from start to finish. What impressed me most was that his commitment didn't end after closing. I initially hired a property management company to lease the duplex, but after several months they were unable to find tenants. I reached out to Matt, and he had the property leased within a week. That really showed me how knowledgeable, responsive, and dedicated he is. I highly recommend Matt to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients, and I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again.”
Zealty Home Advisors
“Paul is amazing, he is very knowledgeable and knows what to look out for in buying a good home. He is down to earth and easy to talk with making sure I understand everything clearly. He is not your everyday realtor, he will go above and beyond to help you! I trust Paul with all my questions on selling and buying a home.”
RE/MAX Concepts
“Daniel Wandling was amazing to work with, especially when it came to helping my parents find the right home. What really stood out was his ability to find an off-market property that we wouldn’t have found on our own. That made a huge difference and gave us an opportunity we didn’t even know existed. He was very professional, responsive, and made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. He always took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure we felt confident in every decision. You can tell he truly cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to help them. I would highly recommend Daniel to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!”
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
“I cannot say enough good things about Matt Cole. He is incredibly personable, knowledgeable, and always so responsive. He made what is normally a very stressful process—selling and buying a home—feel completely seamless. From start to finish, he supported us every step of the way and we always felt confident knowing he had our best interests in mind. Even beyond the transaction, his thoughtfulness truly stood out—our housewarming gift was so personal and meaningful. Honestly, the only downside to being done with the process is that it means we don’t get to see him as much anymore. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.”
RE/MAX ReMax Concepts
“Amazing!! Highly recommend!! Went above and beyond and really took the time to help us from start to finish. If you're looking for someone to help you with buying or selling don't hesitate to contact Jordan!”
RE/MAX Revolution
“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!”
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”
Berkshire Hathaway BHHS First Realty
“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!”
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.”
Iowa Realty
“Kelsey went above and beyond for us in every way possible and was so consistent, informative, and kind throughout our whole first time buying process. You can tell she truly loves what she does and that made our experience so much more special. I couldn’t recommend her enough!”
Keller Williams Greater Des Moines
“Working with Alfonso was the single best realtor experience I've ever had. He facilitated everything long distance and made the process a breeze. He worked tirelessly on our behalf and was extremely knowledgable, thorough, professional and throughout it all, polite, courteous and candid. Alfonso's extensive background and knowledge of local real estate helped immensely. His vast network of skilled tradespeople made the entire process of selling our home painless from listing, through inspection, all the way to closing. I cannot recommend Alfonso enough. Thank you for the amazing partnership, Alfonso!”
Realty One Group Impact
“I work for a new construction builder in the Des Moines metro. Crossed paths with Kristina as her buyers were looking into a townhome in Altoona. We quickly had great conversation and she simply gave me the time of day. She made me feel heard and appreciated from day 1 all the way till closing on her buyers' home. She is knowledgeable, professional, outgoing and extremely personable. I would definitely recommend her to any unrepresented buyers or friends and family. We worked extremely well together. She was awesome!”
Iowa Realty
“Matt is not only a great realtor, he's a good friend. He made sure I was taken care of beginning to end and put up with me dragging him all over to see houses. He communicated with me on every step and made sure I understood the process. He followed up multiple times after to make sure I was happy and all was as I expected. Thank you, Matt!!”
Platinum Realty
“Anne is a rock star! She went above and beyond to make the selling process smooth as possible. From start to finish, Anne was super positive and helpful and honest above everything. I am so grateful she was my realtor :)”
eXp Realty, LLC
“I am particular with what I like and don’t like. John was very patient. Each time we would look at a house he would check to see if this is what we liked, could we see ourselves in the home. Any concerns I had, John was always prompt to follow up with me. I felt like at the time I was his only client.”
RE/MAX
“Enjoyed working with Rich and his team. Our acreage sold quickly and we received multiple offers.”
RE/MAX Concepts
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