Is Windsor Heights a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Windsor Heights is currently a seller's market with 1.4 months of supply. Homes are selling at 98% of list price, and 28.6% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Windsor Heights is 56/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Windsor Heights?

The median home price in Windsor Heights is $328,000, up 49.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $179. Homes sell in a median of 75 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98%.

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

On a $328,000 home in Windsor Heights, a traditional listing agent charges around $9,840 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $26,240 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $8,841, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,341 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Windsor Heights listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $9,840 on a $328,000 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 $8,841–$6,341 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Windsor Heights?

The median home in Windsor Heights currently spends 75 days on the market before going under contract, up 53% from last year. 28.6% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 57.1% 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 $328,000 home, that could save you up to $6,341.

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 $9,840 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Windsor Heights, Iowa?

The median home in Windsor Heights sells for $328,000 with prices up 49.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $9,840 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,341.

Windsor Heights Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

56out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

56/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Windsor Heights market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.4 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 36% below the Iowa average of 2.2.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 49.1% year-over-year — vs. +7.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2% 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 SpeedNeutral

75 median days on market — 3 days slower than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

28.6% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 15.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

57.1% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. 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.

$328,000

+49.1%

Days on Market

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

+53%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$179

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98%

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.

1.4

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.

57.1%

Price carefully

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

28.6%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$302,500 → $328,000

▲8.4%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Windsor Heights?

The average Windsor Heights homeowner saves $6,341 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $328,000 home.

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

Your Windsor Heights home value

$328,000

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Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,840

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Windsor Heights?

The total cost to sell a house in Windsor Heights in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $9,840 with a traditional 3% commission on a $328,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$9,840	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9,1842.8% avg	$6,560~2% avg	$6,560~2% avg	$9,1842.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,920	$4,920	$4,920	$4,920
Total cost	$23,944	$14,979	$12,479	$14,104
Net proceeds	$304,056	$313,021	$315,521	$313,896
You save	—	$8,965	$11,465	$9,840No support