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Van Meter real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Van Meter real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Median sale price
$362K
+14% from Q1 '26
Median list price
$392K
+15% from Q1 '26
Active listings
11
No change from Q1 '26
Homes sold
8
+14% from Q1 '26
New pendings
9
-18% from Q1 '26
New listings
10
+100% from Q1 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Van Meter

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

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Van Meter Q2 '21 Q2 '22 Q2 '23 Q2 '24 Q2 '25 Q1 '26 Median sale price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $281K Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $294K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $235K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $296K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $394K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $328K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $300K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $209K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $317K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $276K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $302K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $285K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $265K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $320K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $419K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $310K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $336K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $450K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $315K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $318K Median list price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $297K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $221K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $324K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $343K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $300K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $266K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $286K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $315K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $394K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $287K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $400K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $320K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $260K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $288K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $270K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $330K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $329K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $280K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $340K Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 Median sale price $281K Median list price $297K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $294K Median list price $221K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $235K Median list price $324K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $296K Median list price $343K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $394K Median list price $300K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $328K Median list price $266K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $300K Median list price $286K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $209K Median list price $315K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $317K Median list price $394K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $276K Median list price $287K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $302K Median list price Unknown Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $285K Median list price $400K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $265K Median list price $320K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $320K Median list price $260K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $419K Median list price $288K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $310K Median list price $270K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $336K Median list price $330K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $450K Median list price $329K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $315K Median list price $280K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $318K Median list price $340K
Median sale price
Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
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25
50
75
100

Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).

Van Meter currently reflects a firm seller’s market, with the market gauge at 12 and only 1.2 months of supply available in this rolling three‑month window through May 2026. Limited inventory is clear as active listings are down more than 40% year over year, yet typical home values are essentially flat compared with a year ago.

Pricing power has shifted in a nuanced way, as the median list price is up sharply by about 24% year over year while the average sale-to-list ratio hovers just under 100%. Homes are not moving quickly on paper, with the median days on market at 184 in the current rolling period even though nearly two-thirds of properties go off market within two weeks.

Transaction volume has cooled compared with last year, with homes sold down nearly a third even as pending sales are up roughly 30% year over year in this three‑month view. New listings have dipped slightly from a year ago, and only about 13% of recent sales closed above asking, highlighting the importance of careful pricing and negotiation. Buyers facing tight options and sellers navigating these mixed signals can both benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding an experienced local agent.



Learn more about what Van Meter has to offer.

Van Meter offers residents a close-knit community, convenient local amenities, and a high quality of life with a welcoming, small-town atmosphere.

Van Meter offers small-town living with quick access to the Des Moines metro, positioned just off Interstate 80 and within easy reach of West Des Moines and Waukee. Residents value the manageable commute, low traffic, and a layout that makes daily errands simple.

Life here revolves around practical amenities and strong community touchpoints. Families are drawn to Van Meter Community School District, a single-campus setting that supports academics, arts, and athletics in one walkable area. Outdoor time is easy to prioritize, with local parks and access to the Raccoon River Valley Trail nearby for biking, jogging, and weekend outings. The Iowa Veterans Cemetery and Bob Feller Museum add a sense of local history and identity that residents take pride in.

Everyday needs are covered with local services and quick trips into Des Moines or Adel for expanded dining, shopping, and healthcare options. The community calendar, youth sports, and school events make it easy to connect, yet the town remains quiet enough for those seeking a slower pace.

Whether you are relocating to Van Meter or considering a move across town, a local real estate agent who understands traffic patterns, school boundaries, and evolving inventory can significantly reduce stress. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers with the right Van Meter expert to make each step more straightforward and confident.

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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
“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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