Best Real Estate Agents in Humboldt County, IA• Updated

Explore the top-ranked real estate agents across Humboldt County, IA. Our 2026 rankings are built from closed transaction data, helping you compare agents by real performance — not just marketing.

Market Pulse
|Real-time Analysis

Market Pulse: Balanced ⚖️

The Humboldt County, IA real estate market is currently a Balanced Market. Homes are retaining 98% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 4 active listings and 7 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 3 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 15%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 43%. Transaction speed in Humboldt is currently 5 days slower than the broader Iowa benchmark.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Humboldt County, IA

Detached Homes

11.52FebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 35% over the last 6 months, showing a positive trend with currently 1 transactions.
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$38K$91K$144KFebMarAprMayJunJulAugPaula Skow (Buyer): Median Price $122KPSPaula Skow (Buyer): Median Price $85KPSMadelyn Riles (Buyer): Median Price $132KMRPaula Skow (Seller): Median Price $132KPSDeb Almond (Seller): Median Price $85KDA
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has softened by 38% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
12d65d118dFebMarAprMayJunJulAugPaula Skow (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 24dPSPaula Skow (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 106dPSMadelyn Riles (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 46dMRPaula Skow (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 46dPSDeb Almond (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 106dDA
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 71 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
90%96%101%FebMarAprMayJunJulAugPaula Skow (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%PSPaula Skow (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%PSMadelyn Riles (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MRPaula Skow (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%PSDeb Almond (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%DA
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in Mid-Market Detached Home has stabilized over the last 5 months, with sellers receiving 100%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
DEALS
10
AVG. DOM
60d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
RP
Ross Petersen
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
JO
Judy Oberhelman
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
100%
PS
Paula Skow
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
DA
Deb Almond
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
MR
Michael Ryerson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
PS
Paula Skow
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
MR
Madelyn Riles
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
DA
Deb Almond
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
100%
DV
Deborah Vance
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
RK
Rachel Kenney
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
102%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$71K$155K$240KFebMarAprMayJunJulAugPaula Skow (Buyer): Median Price $90KPSPaula Skow (Buyer): Median Price $220KPSCarol Miller (Buyer): Median Price $115KCMDeb Almond (Buyer): Median Price $189KDAMarlene Thompson (Seller): Median Price $220KMTJayci Petersen (Seller): Median Price $189KJPRoss Petersen (Seller): Median Price $189KRPCarol Miller (Seller): Median Price $115KCM
The average price in the High-End Detached Home segment has softened by 62% over the last 4 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
23d65d107dFebMarAprMayJunJulAugPaula Skow (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 33dPSPaula Skow (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 52dPSCarol Miller (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 60dCMDeb Almond (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 97dDAMarlene Thompson (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 52dMTJayci Petersen (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 97dJPRoss Petersen (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 97dRPCarol Miller (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 60dCM
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 33 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
92%97%101%FebMarAprMayJunJulAugPaula Skow (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 93%PSPaula Skow (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%PSCarol Miller (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%CMDeb Almond (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%DAMarlene Thompson (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MTJayci Petersen (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%JPRoss Petersen (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%RPCarol Miller (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%CM
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the High-End Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 93%.
High-End Detached Home Segment
DEALS
6
AVG. DOM
79d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
95%
MT
Marlene Thompson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JP
Jayci Petersen
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
RP
Ross Petersen
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
CM
Carol Miller
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
MR
Madelyn Riles
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
PS
Paula Skow
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
97%
CF
Chantel Fridolfson
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
80%
JO
Judy Oberhelman
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
CM
Carol Miller
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
DA
Deb Almond
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%

Humboldt Real Estate Market Trends September 2026

Total Active Listings
4
Recently Listed (7d)
0
market entries
Average List Price
$116K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeHigh-EndMid-MarketTotal
Detached Home
3
4

Market Insights & FAQ

How is the real estate market in Humboldt County, IA performing right now?

The data indicates a active environment in Humboldt County, IA. Inventory is at 3 months, meaning a balanced environment with steady turnover. Inventory is balanced but lean, requiring buyers to be decisive.

What are the current pricing trends for Humboldt County, IA real estate?

Currently, $91,000 represents the median entry point in Humboldt County, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Humboldt have moved downward by approximately 15% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in Humboldt County, IA getting their full asking price?

Buyers have room for negotiation in Humboldt County, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 98.2%. On average, properties in Humboldt are transitioning from active to sold status in 69 days.

Who is the best agent to sell my home in Humboldt?

Based on closed transaction data, Ross Petersen ranks at the top of our Humboldt leaderboard earning an algorithm performance score of -46. Agent Algo's rankings are built entirely from real deal outcomes — not reviews or paid placements — so this reflects actual results in the local market.

How does the Humboldt County, IA market compare to Iowa trends?

Humboldt County, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Iowa region. Median home values are currently 55% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Humboldt.

Which agent is best for buying a High-End Detached Home in Humboldt County, IA?

Buyers targeting High-End Detached Home homes in Humboldt County, IA may want to work with Paula Skow. Their buyer transactions in this niche close faster than the segment average — a real advantage in a market where hesitation often means losing the deal.

Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Detached Home in Humboldt County, IA?

Our data flags Paula Skow as a top buyer's advocate for Mid-Market Detached Home properties in Humboldt County, IA. Across their deals in the Mid-Market Detached Home category, Paula Skow has consistently achieved better-than-average terms relative to asking price in Humboldt County, IA. That kind of negotiating edge compounds over a transaction.

Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Humboldt County, IA?

Among agents with recent closings in the Mid-Market Detached Home space, Ross Petersen has the strongest performance metrics in Humboldt County, IA. Speed and price retention together are the hardest combination to find in a single agent. Their track record in the Mid-Market Detached Home category in Humboldt County, IA reflects both.

Who is a top listing agent for High-End Detached Home homes in Humboldt County, IA?

Marlene Thompson has been particularly active in Humboldt's High-End Detached Home segment, and the numbers back it up. Their listings in this segment have consistently closed faster than the local average while achieving above-average sale-to-list ratios — a rare combination that directly benefits sellers on both time and final price.

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