East Johnston · Johnston, IA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in East Johnston, Johnston?

The median home in East Johnston sells for $271,500 with prices up 14% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $4,646.

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East Johnston Real Estate Market Conditions

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The East Johnston market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Iowa average is 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 14.1955836% year-over-year — vs. +8.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.88% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.1% below list. Iowa average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

16.67% of homes selling above list price — 5% above the Iowa average of 15.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

16.5 median days on market — 47 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

28.57% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Iowa average is 23%.

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

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$271,500

+14%

Days on Market

16.5

Price per Sq Ft

$208

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.88%

Homes Sold

6

Sold Above List

16.67%

Pending in 2 Weeks

28.57%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in East Johnston?

$0Estimated savings

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

$271,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,145

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in East Johnston

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$8,145$3,499$999
Buyer agent$7,6022.8% avg$5,430~2% avg$5,430~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$4,073$4,073$4,073
Total cost$19,820$13,002$10,502
You save$4,646$7,146

Based on the East Johnston median home price of $271,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in East Johnston

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1

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