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

Woodbine is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. Homes are selling at 98.1% of list price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Woodbine is 59/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Woodbine?

The median home price in Woodbine is $224,570, up 33.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $155. Homes sell in a median of 15 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.1%.

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

On a $224,570 home in Woodbine, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,737 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $17,966 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,738, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,238 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Woodbine listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,737 on a $224,570 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 $5,738–$3,238 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Woodbine currently spends 15 days on the market before going under contract, down 11% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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 $224,570 home, that could save you up to $3,238.

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 $6,737 commission.

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

The median home in Woodbine sells for $224,570 with prices up 33.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,737 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,238.

Woodbine Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Woodbine market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Iowa average is 2.2.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 33.3% year-over-year — vs. +7.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.9% 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 sellers

15 median days on market — 57 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 15.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% 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.

$224,570

+33.3%

Days on Market

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

-11%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$155

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.1%

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.

Somewhat Competitive

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$70,400 → $224,570

▲219.0%

$200K$150K$100K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Woodbine?

The average Woodbine homeowner saves $3,238 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $224,570 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.4% of your home value

Your Woodbine home value

$224,570

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,737

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Woodbine in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,737 with a traditional 3% commission on a $224,570 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,737	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,2882.8% avg	$4,491~2% avg	$4,491~2% avg	$6,2882.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,369	$3,369	$3,369	$3,369
Total cost	$16,394	$11,359	$8,859	$9,657
Net proceeds	$208,176	$213,211	$215,711	$214,913
You save	—	$5,035	$7,535	$6,737No support