Is Marshalltown a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Marshalltown is currently a seller's market with 2.6 months of supply. 18.8% of homes sell above asking price, and 36.4% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Marshalltown is 52/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Marshalltown?

The median home price in Marshalltown is $152,500, down 4.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $124. Homes sell in a median of 30 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Marshalltown, Iowa?

On a $152,500 home in Marshalltown, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,575 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $12,200 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,576, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,076 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Marshalltown agent?

A traditional Marshalltown listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,575 on a $152,500 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $3,576–$1,076 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Marshalltown?

The median home in Marshalltown currently spends 30 days on the market before going under contract. 36.4% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 95.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 14.6% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Iowa?

No. Iowa does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $152,500 home, that could save you up to $1,076.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Iowa. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $4,575 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Marshalltown, Iowa?

The median home in Marshalltown sells for $152,500 with prices down 4.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,575 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,076.

Marshalltown Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

52out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

52/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Marshalltown market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.6 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 45% below the Iowa average of 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 4.7% year-over-year — vs. +8.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.3% below list. Iowa average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

18.8% of homes selling above list price — 18% above the Iowa average of 15.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

30 median days on market — 33 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

36.4% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.8% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 14.6% 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

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$152,500

-4.7%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$124

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

95.7%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

2.6

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

18.8%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

14.6%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

36.4%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$150,500 → $152,500

▲1.3%

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Marshalltown?

The average Marshalltown homeowner saves $1,076 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $152,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.7% of your home value

Your Marshalltown home value

$152,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,575

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Marshalltown?

The total cost to sell a house in Marshalltown in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,575 with a traditional 3% commission on a $152,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,575	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,2702.8% avg	$3,050~2% avg	$3,050~2% avg	$4,2702.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,288	$2,288	$2,288	$2,288
Total cost	$11,133	$8,837	$6,337	$6,558
Net proceeds	$141,367	$143,663	$146,163	$145,942
You save	—	$1,076	$3,576	$4,575No support