How much house $1 million buys you in Des Moines
The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records.
While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million listings are rare.
Today, there are only seven major metros where a luxury home — valued in the top 5% of homes — costs less than $1 million, compared to 30 just five years ago.
"The $1 million mark used to signal true luxury; now, in many parts of the country, it simply means the price of a typical home," said Jonathan Huffer, a Redfin Premier agent specializing in luxury properties in Palm Beach, Florida. "It's a reflection of how dramatically home prices have risen, especially in coastal markets where million-dollar listings have become the norm rather than the exception."
So, are you wondering what $1 million buys in today's market? Redfin Real Estate pulled from its listings to see how far it goes in Des Moines. Listings between $500,000 and $1,000,000 were included.
1710 Park Ave, Des Moines
- Price: $920,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,000
- Price per square foot: $460
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804 E 2nd St, Des Moines
- Price: $799,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,640
- Price per square foot: $302
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3131 Fleur Dr Unit 208 and 206, Des Moines
- Price: $799,500
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,304
- Price per square foot: $347
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410 Franklin Ave, Des Moines
- Price: $750,000
- 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,504
- Price per square foot: $166
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2606 Forest Dr, Des Moines
- Price: $750,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,696
- Price per square foot: $278
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2900 Virginia Pl, Des Moines
- Price: $749,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,618
- Price per square foot: $207
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833 19th St, Des Moines
- Price: $729,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,555
- Price per square foot: $285
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1902 Park Ave, Des Moines
- Price: $699,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,337
- Price per square foot: $299
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1010 Frederick Ave, Des Moines
- Price: $690,000
- 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,648
- Price per square foot: $260
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1010 56th St, Des Moines
- Price: $680,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,218
- Price per square foot: $211
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1914 Park Ave, Des Moines
- Price: $675,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,172
- Price per square foot: $310
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1616 Park Ave, Des Moines
- Price: $675,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,955
- Price per square foot: $345
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820 E 2nd St, Des Moines
- Price: $668,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,660
- Price per square foot: $251
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912 45th St, Des Moines
- Price: $664,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,730
- Price per square foot: $243
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4801 Harwood Dr, Des Moines
- Price: $659,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,412
- Price per square foot: $273
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642 Polk Blvd, Des Moines
- Price: $650,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,556
- Price per square foot: $254
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3420 SW 35th St, Des Moines
- Price: $650,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,190
- Price per square foot: $296
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4836 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
- Price: $649,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,683
- Price per square foot: $386
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4848 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
- Price: $649,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,683
- Price per square foot: $386
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4828 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
- Price: $639,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,683
- Price per square foot: $380
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529 43rd St, Des Moines
- Price: $635,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,226
- Price per square foot: $196
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859 E 2nd St, Des Moines
- Price: $624,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,490
- Price per square foot: $250
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205 Maple St, Des Moines
- Price: $623,490
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,484
- Price per square foot: $251
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213 Maple St, Des Moines
- Price: $623,400
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,484
- Price per square foot: $250
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225 Maple St, Des Moines
- Price: $618,800
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,466
- Price per square foot: $250
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4840 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
- Price: $614,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,683
- Price per square foot: $365
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4844 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
- Price: $614,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,683
- Price per square foot: $365
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1331 42nd St, Des Moines
- Price: $599,900
- 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,702
- Price per square foot: $222
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4004 John Lynde Rd, Des Moines
- Price: $599,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,536
- Price per square foot: $236
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$1 million dollar homes in major cities around the country
215 W Illinois St Unit 2B-2C, Chicago
- Price: $1,000,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,396
- Price per square foot: $227
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5435 Preston Fairways Cir, Dallas
- Price: $1,000,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,392
- Price per square foot: $227
- See 5435 Preston Fairways Cir, Dallas on Redfin.com
2956 W Avenue 35, Los Angeles
- Price: $1,000,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,662
- Price per square foot: $601
- See 2956 W Avenue 35, Los Angeles on Redfin.com
6049 SW 165th Ave, Miami
- Price: $1,000,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,153
- Price per square foot: $317
- See 6049 SW 165th Ave, Miami on Redfin.com
206 E 95th St Unit 12B, New York City
- Price: $1,000,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,001
- Price per square foot: $999
- See 206 E 95th St Unit 12B, New York City on Redfin.com
3070 61st Ave SW, Seattle
- Price: $1,000,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,670
- Price per square foot: $598
- See 3070 61st Ave SW, Seattle on Redfin.com
