“Shane was very helpful and he answered all of my questions in a timely and professional manner. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in the Ames area.”
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“Isaiah was always professional and very fast to respond. He walked me through the process from start to finish and answered any questions I had along the way. He was great to work with, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone buying or selling a house.”
“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!”
“She did go really far out of her way to show a house and had really good input on things we didn't notice”
“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.”
“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!”
“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!”
“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.”
“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!”
“Enjoyed working with Rich and his team. Our acreage sold quickly and we received multiple offers.”
“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.”
Waveland Park real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Waveland Park real estate market, updated for October 2025. *
The typical home value in Waveland Park is projected to be $226,000 for the month of October. September’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $240,000—down 16.23% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, city-level data pegged home values at $220,000 in Des Moines for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $220,530 in October.
Waveland Park had 20 new listings and 12 listings that went under contract in September, increasing the area’s total available inventory to 13—up 18.18% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further increased in October.
The median listing price for homes in Waveland Park fell 2.22% from August to September, bringing the current median listing price to $275,000. Based on projected data for October, listing prices may continue to fall.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In September 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 13 days, compared to 21 days in September 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be steady. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this October.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Learn more about what Waveland Park has to offer.
Waveland Park offers residents a welcoming, walkable community with well-kept homes, green spaces, and convenient access to shops and services.
Waveland Park rewards daily routines with rolling greens, classic 1920s–40s homes, and an easygoing rhythm, all minutes from Des Moines. Anchoring the neighborhood, the city’s storied Waveland Golf Course, founded in 1901, offers sweeping fairways, mature trees, and even a beloved winter sledding hill—an all-season backdrop for jogs, dog walks, and sunset strolls.
Side streets lead to coffee and longtime staples like Waveland Cafe, while the dining and arts energy along Ingersoll and Grand is a short hop east. Weekends might mean a nine-hole walk, a stroller-friendly loop under towering oaks, or heading north to meet friends in Beaverdale or east toward Drake for a game day. Readers and remote workers find a quiet perch at the welcoming Franklin Avenue Library, with programs for all ages.
Families value the neighborhood’s strong public schools: Theodore Roosevelt High School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, sits just to the south, and Hubbell Elementary School, an IB Primary Years Programme school, builds a seamless path from the early grades. Commuters appreciate direct access to I‑235, tree-canopied bike routes, and quick trips to West Des Moines for major employers and retail, while staying close to local parks and small businesses.
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