
New Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA
Compare every new construction community in Des Moines — prices, floor plans, school districts and quick move-in homes — then schedule a tour with the builder.
- Communities
- 6
- Home builders
- 2
- Floor plans
- 14
- Starting from
- $387k
- Typical start
- $387k
5 of 6 communities have a map location from the builder.
All 6 new home communities in Des Moines

Woodbury
From $387kLennar
Des Moines, IA

Three Lakes Twinhomes
D.R. Horton
Des Moines, IA

Three Lakes
From $365kD.R. Horton
Des Moines, IA

Ruby Rose Twinhome
From $300kD.R. Horton
Des Moines, IA

Ruby Rose Townhomes
From $220kD.R. Horton
Des Moines, IA

Woods of Copper Creek
From $315kD.R. Horton
Des Moines, IA
Quick move-in new homes in Des Moines
Built or nearly built — move in within weeks, not months.

$220k
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,418 sqft
2401 E 50Th Ct Unit 104 Bldg A
Ruby Rose Townhomes · D.R. Horton

$220k
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,418 sqft
2401 E 50Th Ct Unit 105 Bldg A
Ruby Rose Townhomes · D.R. Horton

$220k
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,418 sqft
2401 E 50Th Ct Unit 103 Bldg A
Ruby Rose Townhomes · D.R. Horton

$227k
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,418 sqft
2401 E 50Th Ct Unit 101 Bldg A
Ruby Rose Townhomes · D.R. Horton

$230k
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,418 sqft
2401 E 50Th Ct Unit 106 Bldg A
Ruby Rose Townhomes · D.R. Horton

$240k
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,498 sqft
2401 E 50Th Ct Unit 105 Bldg D
Ruby Rose Townhomes · D.R. Horton

$260k
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,658 sqft
2401 E 50Th Ct Unit 106 Bldg D
Ruby Rose Townhomes · D.R. Horton

$307k
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,899 sqft
2523 E 50Th Ct
Ruby Rose Twinhome · D.R. Horton
Real estate agents in Des Moines →
Tour communities with a buyer's agent — usually paid by the builder.
Custom home builders →
Have land or want something one of a kind? Builders who build on your lot.
Mortgage lenders →
Get pre-approved before you tour — and compare against the builder's lender.
Real estate law →
Builder contracts, HOA rules, warranties and closing — know your rights.
New homes in Des Moines: common questions
How many new home communities are in Des Moines?+
There are 6 new construction communities selling or coming soon in Des Moines, with 14 floor plans from 2 home builders.
How much do new homes cost in Des Moines?+
New homes in Des Moines start from $387k, and the typical community starts around $387k. The lowest starting price right now is from Lennar.
Which home builders build in Des Moines?+
D.R. Horton (5), Lennar (1).
Are there move-in ready new homes in Des Moines?+
Yes. Builders list quick move-in homes that are finished or nearly finished — right now from $220k. You can often close in 30 to 60 days.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy a new construction home?+
You don't have to, but a buyer's agent can tour communities with you, compare builders and negotiate incentives — and the builder usually pays the agent's commission. Bring your agent on your first visit, since many builders require it.