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Des Moines, IA land for sale

587 properties

157 Acres of Agricultural Land for Sale in Indianola, Iowa

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5 hours ago

$—157 acres

Warren County

Indianola, IA 50125

157 Acres of Recreational Land & Farm for Auction in Indianola, Iowa

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Upcoming auction

$— min157 acres

Warren CountyFeb 19, 2026

Indianola, IA 50125

51.8 Acres of Agricultural Land for Sale in Pleasantville, Iowa

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23 hours ago

$450,83451.8 acres

Warren County

Pleasantville, IA 50225

77.1 Acres of Agricultural Land for Auction in Elkhart, Iowa

3 days

Upcoming auction

$— min77.1 acres

Polk County

Elkhart, IA 50073

2.2 Acres of Residential Land with Home for Sale in Indianola, Iowa

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3 months ago

$599,0002.2 acres

Warren County3 bd, 4 ba1,813 sq ft

Indianola, IA 50125

10.5 Acres of Land for Sale in Norwalk, Iowa

Pending

Under contract

$249,00010.5 acres

Warren County

Norwalk, IA 50211

0.25 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Norwalk, Iowa

Pending

Under contract

$80,9000.25 acres

Warren County

Norwalk, IA 50211

0.24 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Clive, Iowa

2 months ago

$104,9000.24 acres

Dallas County

Clive, IA 50325

3 months ago

$104,9000.24 acres

Dallas County

Clive, IA 50325

3.66 Acres of Residential Land with Home for Sale in Runnells, Iowa

$19.9k drop • Nov 17

$649,9003.66 acres

Polk County4 bd, 3 ba3,698 sq ft

Runnells, IA 50237

0.15 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Des Moines, Iowa

Pending

Under contract

$23,9000.15 acres

Polk County

Des Moines, IA 50313

6.5 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Carlisle, Iowa

$20k drop • Nov 6

$169,9006.5 acres

Warren County

Carlisle, IA 50047

1.87 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Des Moines, Iowa

Pending

Under contract

$150,0001.87 acres

Polk County

Des Moines, IA 50320

0.45 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Ankeny, Iowa

23 months ago

$145,0000.45 acres

Polk County

Ankeny, IA 50021

27.1 Acres of Recreational Land for Sale in Indianola, Iowa

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27 days ago

$1,898,40027.1 acres

Warren County

Indianola, IA 50125

22.9 Acres of Recreational Land & Farm for Sale in Adel, Iowa

Pending

Under contract

$499,00022.9 acres

Dallas County

Adel, IA 50003

0.49 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Polk City, Iowa

$15.5k drop • Oct 29

$147,0000.49 acres

Polk County

Polk City, IA 50226

0.57 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Polk City, Iowa

$15.5k drop • Oct 29

$149,5000.57 acres

Polk County

Polk City, IA 50226

3.5 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Norwalk, Iowa

$17.5k drop • Oct 31

$150,0003.5 acres

Madison County

Norwalk, IA 50211

14.6 Acres of Land with Home for Sale in Norwalk, Iowa

$14.9k drop • Dec 15

$665,00014.6 acres

Warren County4 bd, 3 ba2,252 sq ft

Norwalk, IA 50211

1.26 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Grimes, Iowa

5 years ago

$250,0001.26 acres

Polk County

Grimes, IA 50111

0.92 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Grimes, Iowa

5 years ago

$250,0000.92 acres

Polk County

Grimes, IA 50111

5 years ago

$250,0000.92 acres

Polk County

Grimes, IA 50111

0.34 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Bondurant, Iowa

Pending

Under contract

$70,0000.34 acres

Polk County

Bondurant, IA 50035

66.3 Acres of Recreational Land for Sale in Norwalk, Iowa

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3 months ago

$795,84066.3 acres

Warren County

Norwalk, IA 50211

10 Acres of Land for Sale in Carlisle, Iowa

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6 months ago

$249,00010 acres

Warren County

Carlisle, IA 50047

4 Acres of Residential Land with Home for Sale in Runnells, Iowa

$25.1k drop • Jan 7

$499,9004 acres

Polk County3 bd, 1 ba1,768 sq ft

Runnells, IA 50237

96.9 Acres of Agricultural Land for Sale in Van Meter, Iowa

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14 months ago

$1,153,11096.9 acres

Madison County

Van Meter, IA 50038

1.76 Acres of Residential Land with Home for Sale in Ankeny, Iowa

Pending

Under contract

$414,9001.76 acres

Polk County4 bd, 2 ba2,724 sq ft

Ankeny, IA 50023

26.5 Acres of Commercial Land for Sale in Johnston, Iowa

6 days

$2,314,00026.5 acres

Polk County

Johnston, IA 50131

47 Acres of Mixed-Use Land for Sale in Carlisle, Iowa

8 days

$1,645,00047 acres

Warren County

Carlisle, IA 50047

4.23 Acres of Residential Land with Home for Sale in Bondurant, Iowa

39 days ago

$1,325,0004.23 acres

Polk County5 bd, 5 ba2,519 sq ft

Bondurant, IA 50035

6.82 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Des Moines, Iowa

7 days

$299,0006.82 acres

Polk County

Des Moines, IA 50320

15 Acres of Land for Sale in Norwalk, Iowa

Pending

Under contract

$280,00015 acres

Warren County

Norwalk, IA 50211

0.32 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Ankeny, Iowa

8 months ago

$210,0000.32 acres

Polk County

Ankeny, IA 50021

0.46 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Ankeny, Iowa

8 months ago

$180,0000.46 acres

Polk County

Ankeny, IA 50021

8 months ago

$190,0000.46 acres

Polk County

Ankeny, IA 50021

0.28 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Ankeny, Iowa

8 months ago

$175,0000.28 acres

Polk County

Ankeny, IA 50021

0.35 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Ankeny, Iowa

8 months ago

$165,0000.35 acres

Polk County

Ankeny, IA 50021

0.24 Acres of Land for Sale in Des Moines, Iowa

8 months ago

$185,0000.24 acres

Polk County

Des Moines, IA 50315

12 months ago

$90,0000.35 acres

Polk County

Ankeny, IA 50021

12 months ago

$90,0000.35 acres

Polk County

Ankeny, IA 50021

0.4 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Ankeny, Iowa

12 months ago

$115,0000.4 acres

Polk County

Ankeny, IA 50021

0.28 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Des Moines, Iowa

10 months ago

$86,0000.28 acres

Polk County

Des Moines, IA 50320

0.24 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Des Moines, Iowa

10 months ago

$86,0000.24 acres

Polk County

Des Moines, IA 50320

0.23 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Des Moines, Iowa

10 months ago

$86,0000.23 acres

Polk County

Des Moines, IA 50320

0.27 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Des Moines, Iowa

$10k drop • Oct 28

$69,0000.27 acres

Polk County

Des Moines, IA 50320

$10k drop • Oct 28

$69,0000.27 acres

Polk County

Des Moines, IA 50320

2 months ago

$149,9003.5 acres

Madison County

Norwalk, IA 50211

0.34 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Johnston, Iowa

Pending

Under contract

$189,9000.34 acres

Polk County

Johnston, IA 50131

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Buying land in Des Moines

Find land for sale in Des Moines, IA by acreage, price, and features. Filter thousands of listings and use maps to explore and buy land, lots, and properties.

There are currently 587 properties for sale near Des Moines, with an average listing price of $311,141. The average cost to buy is $140,811 per acre. Search land for sale in Iowa to view every property in the state.

Land for sale in Des Moines

Acreage for sale: 201 acres
Average listing age: 307 days
Average list price: $311,141
Median list price: $94,000
Average property size: 2.2 acres

How much does land cost in Des Moines, IA?

The average price per acre in Des Moines, IA is $140,811 based on the listing price of 201 acres of land for sale.

How do you sell land in Des Moines, IA?

If you're selling land nearby, find the best real estate agents in Des Moines, IA to sell your property.

Des Moines, Iowa is located in the central region of the state and lies along both banks of the Des Moines River. The landscape consists primarily of rolling hills with fertile soil ideal for farming. Much land around Des Moines remains available for sale or lease as acreage, making it an attractive option to those looking to invest in agricultural property or develop a residential site.

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