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

Pleasantville is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 93.9% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Pleasantville is 49/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Pleasantville?

The median home price in Pleasantville is $164,100, down 36.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $126. Homes sell in a median of 89 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 93.9%.

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

On a $164,100 home in Pleasantville, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,923 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $13,128 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,924, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,424 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Pleasantville listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,923 on a $164,100 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 $3,924–$1,424 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Pleasantville currently spends 89 days on the market before going under contract, down 31% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 93.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 25% 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 $164,100 home, that could save you up to $1,424.

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 $4,923 commission.

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

The median home in Pleasantville sells for $164,100 with prices down 36.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,923 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,424.

Pleasantville Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

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 Pleasantville 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 sellers

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 9% below the Iowa average of 2.2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 36.9% year-over-year — vs. +7.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 93.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 6.1% below list. Iowa average is 96.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Iowa average of 17.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

89 median days on market — 17 days slower than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 15.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Iowa average is 12.8%.

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.

$164,100

-36.9%

Days on Market

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

-31%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$126

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

93.9%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$127,850 → $164,100

▲28.4%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Pleasantville?

The average Pleasantville homeowner saves $1,424 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $164,100 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.9% of your home value

Your Pleasantville home value

$164,100

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,923

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Pleasantville in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,923 with a traditional 3% commission on a $164,100 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,923	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,5952.8% avg	$3,282~2% avg	$3,282~2% avg	$4,5952.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,462	$2,462	$2,462	$2,462
Total cost	$11,980	$9,243	$6,743	$7,057
Net proceeds	$152,120	$154,857	$157,357	$157,043
You save	—	$2,737	$5,237	$4,923No support