West Des Moines, IA Condos for Sale

When Valley Junction rebranded to West Des Moines after World War II, the small Iowa town sought to change from a reputation defined by waning railcar commerce to one embracing suburban sprawl. Today, highly rated schools and two major shopping destinations drawing traffic from the entire metro area characterize the city. West Des Moines keeps pace with its rapidly expanding neighbors like Waukee and Clive by bolstering its well-equipped park system and adding new projects on the southwest end, from subdivisions to entertainment megaplexes. Several corporate headquarters and college campuses provide stability amidst the expansion. “It’s close to everything,” says Madison Andersen, agent with NextHome Your Way and lifelong Des Moines metro resident. “When people are getting married and want to buy their first house, they ask about West Des Moines first." The median price for homes in West Des Moines is $310,000—higher than Des Moines, but lower than the national average and nearby suburbs like Clive and Waukee. According to Matt Fuelberth, Realtor with Iowa Realty who hosts the Life in Des Moines, Iowa YouTube channel, West Des Moines’ vastness provides a variety of lifestyles for