Inventory in Southwestern Hills is tight but moving, with just 19 homes for sale and 13 going under contract in February 2026. Despite an 18.75% month-over-month rise in listings, inventory is still down 44.12% from last year, highlighting limited options for buyers.
Pricing is adjusting to this flow, as the typical home value has climbed to about $355,000, up 2.9% year over year and 5.5% month over month. Homes are listed higher at a median of $396,300, yet the average sale-to-list ratio of about 0.98 and only 20% of sales closing above list show buyers and sellers are meeting near asking prices.
Time on the market has stretched, with the median days on market reaching 81, rising sharply both month over month and year over year, even as pending sales jumped 44.44% from last year. Looking ahead to March 2026, projections point to a typical home value of about $364,250, a median list price near $381,950, and inventory nudging up to 20 homes, while Southwestern Hills stays more expensive than Des Moines overall, where typical values sit around $216,500. In this seller’s market, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help connecting with an experienced local agent who understands these shifting dynamics.
