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

Winterset is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. Homes are selling at 94.8% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Winterset is 37/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Winterset?

The median home price in Winterset is $246,800, up 1.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $160. Homes sell in a median of 94 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 94.8%.

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

On a $246,800 home in Winterset, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,404 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $19,744 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,405, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,905 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Winterset listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,404 on a $246,800 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 $6,405–$3,905 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Winterset currently spends 94 days on the market before going under contract, up 81% from last year. At a 94.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 8.3% 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 $246,800 home, that could save you up to $3,905.

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 $7,404 commission.

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

The median home in Winterset sells for $246,800 with prices up 1.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,404 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,905.

Winterset Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

37out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

37/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Winterset 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 2.2.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 1.4% year-over-year — vs. +7.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 94.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5.2% 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 SpeedFavors buyers

94 median days on market — 22 days slower than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 15.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 8.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. 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.

$246,800

+1.4%

Days on Market

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

+81%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$160

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

94.8%

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.

Balanced

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.

8.3%

Well-priced market

12-Month Price Trend

$232,000 → $246,800

▲6.4%

$260K$240K$220K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Winterset?

The average Winterset homeowner saves $3,905 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $246,800 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.6% of your home value

Your Winterset home value

$246,800

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,404

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Winterset in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,404 with a traditional 3% commission on a $246,800 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,404	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,9102.8% avg	$4,936~2% avg	$4,936~2% avg	$6,9102.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,702	$3,702	$3,702	$3,702
Total cost	$18,016	$12,137	$9,637	$10,612
Net proceeds	$228,784	$234,663	$237,163	$236,188
You save	—	$5,879	$8,379	$7,404No support