Iowa Real Estate Market Report• Updated
Market Pulse: Balanced ⚖️
The Iowa real estate market is currently balanced: inventory is tight, but homes are selling below asking. Homes are selling at 95% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 2,409 active listings and 2,901 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 1.1 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 29%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 17%.
Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Iowa
Source: third-party closed MLS records, data as of Oct 2026. Agents are compared within each home type and price range. How we score agents →
Detached Homes
Condos/Co-ops
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Townhomes
Mobile/Manufactured Homes
Iowa Real Estate Market Trends October 2026
Inventory Breakdown by Segment
| Property Type | Entry Level | High-End | Mid-Market | Ultra-Luxury | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condo/Co-op | 204 | 20 | 141 | 10 | 375 |
| Detached Home | 312 | 456 | 933 | 248 | 1.9K |
| Mobile/Manufactured Home | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
| Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) | 9 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 46 |
| Townhome | 2 | 5 | 16 | — | 23 |
Market Insights & FAQ
How is the real estate market in Iowa performing right now?
The data indicates a tight but negotiable market in Iowa. Inventory is at 1.1 months of supply. Inventory is tight, but homes are selling below asking on average, so buyers still have some room to negotiate despite limited choice.
What are the current pricing trends for Iowa real estate?
Currently, $209,000 represents the median entry point in Iowa. Over the past half-year, home values in Iowa have moved upward by approximately 29% based on regional transaction data.
Are sellers in Iowa getting their full asking price?
Buyers have some room to negotiate in Iowa, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 95.4%. On average, properties in Iowa are transitioning from active to sold status in 64 days.