Southwest Johnston · Johnston, IA

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

The median home in Southwest Johnston sells for $322,500 with prices down 5% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $6,176.

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Southwest Johnston Real Estate Market Conditions

49out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

49/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Southwest Johnston 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 TightnessNeutral

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

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 5.147058823999999% year-over-year — vs. +8.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.36% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.6% below list. Iowa average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

3.7% of homes selling above list price — 77% below the Iowa average of 15.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

35 median days on market — 28 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

12.5% 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

$322,500

-5%

Days on Market

35

Price per Sq Ft

$186

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.36%

Homes Sold

27

Sold Above List

3.7%

Pending in 2 Weeks

12.5%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Southwest Johnston?

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.9% of your home value

$322,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,675

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Southwest Johnston

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$9,675$3,499$999
Buyer agent$9,0302.8% avg$6,450~2% avg$6,450~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$4,838$4,838$4,838
Total cost$23,543$14,787$12,287
You save$6,176$8,676

Based on the Southwest Johnston median home price of $322,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

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

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $9,675 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Southwest Johnston 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 Southwest Johnston 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 $6,176 more

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

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