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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Iowa?

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more. The average home sells for $262,026 in 63 days — Ridley saves Iowa sellers an average of $4,362.

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Iowa Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

44out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

44/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Iowa market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

4.7 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 8.6% year-over-year.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.1% below list.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

15.9% of homes selling above list price.

Sale SpeedNeutral

62.7 median days on market.

Market UrgencyNeutral

22.8% of listings go pending within 2 weeks.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

23% of listings have dropped their price.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

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Ranked #30 of 49 states by Sell Score

Avg. Median Price

$262,026

Avg. Days on Market

63

Avg. Sale-to-List

96.9%

Avg. Savings with Ridley

$4,362

Data updated March 2026

Top markets

Hottest Markets in Iowa

Ranked by Ridley Sell Score — a composite of inventory, demand, and pricing signals.

1
MarionSell Score 69
Median $252,00032.4% sell above asking46d on market
2
Grundy CenterSell Score 67
Median $164,00080% sell above asking33d on market
3
Council BluffsSell Score 67
Median $244,00027.3% sell above asking38d on market
4
AmesSell Score 66
Median $398,75020.7% sell above asking54d on market
5
MuscatineSell Score 64
Median $205,00023.5% sell above asking26d on market

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How much could you save in Iowa?

$0Estimated savings

That could furnish your new living room — save 1.7% of your home value

$262,026

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,861

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

How to sell your house and save on commission in Iowa

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $7,861 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Iowa market data so you list at the right price.

2

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

3

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Iowa buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

4

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

5

Close and keep $4,362 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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All 60 Iowa Markets

Every city we cover in Iowa, ranked by Sell Score.

Des Moines Metro

Ames$398,75066West Des Moines$347,50051Johnston$418,00049Grimes$371,50045Des Moines$204,00037Ankeny$324,00035Urbandale$373,50035Waukee$375,00035Clive$387,50024

Eastern Iowa

Bettendorf$345,00062North Liberty$434,78261Dubuque$225,00055Cedar Rapids$190,00054Davenport$192,00051Iowa City$287,50042Coralville$341,00039

Iowa - Other

Marion$252,00069Grundy Center$164,00067Muscatine$205,00064Pella$321,50061De Soto$250,00060Madrid$311,00059Le Claire$515,00056Saylorville$398,75056Knoxville$194,00055Oskaloosa$176,00054Tiffin$400,00053Marshalltown$152,50052Belle Plaine$117,50051Center Point$172,00049Evansdale$139,90046Storm Lake$150,00046Waverly$225,45046Adel$386,74544Altoona$351,99544Eldridge$300,00044Indianola$320,00043Spirit Lake$327,50041Bondurant$385,00040Burlington$140,00040Fort Madison$142,00040Washington$185,00040Granger$262,25039Ottumwa$135,00039Norwalk$345,00038Hiawatha$229,49036Solon$235,00032Boone$167,00031Newton$172,00031Spencer$153,25031Keokuk$73,55530Polk City$378,49530Arnolds Park$385,00029Clinton$116,75028Fairfield$170,00024

Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls$256,00050Waterloo$132,87542Mason City$153,00033

Western Iowa

Council Bluffs$244,00067Sioux City$215,00055

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