Best Real Estate Agents in Story City, IA• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in Story City, IA? This page ranks the top realtors in Story City by actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want to find a top listing agent in Story City, IA or buy a home in Story City, our 2026 rankings use verified sales records, days on market, and price retention to surface the highest-performing agents.

Market Pulse
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The Story City, IA real estate market is currently a Buyer's Market. Homes are retaining 93% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 24 active listings and 6 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 11.1 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 28%, while Average Days on Market has decreased by 3%. Listings in Story City are moving 9 days faster than the Story average.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Story City, IA

Detached Homes

23.55FebAprJun
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 35% over the last 3 months, showing a positive trend with currently 3 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$115K$115K$115KFebMarAprMayJunSarah Powers (Buyer): Median Price $115KSPKurtis Carlson (Seller): Median Price $115KKC
The Entry Level Detached Home tier commands a price of $115K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
57d57d57dFebMarAprMayJunSarah Powers (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 57dSPKurtis Carlson (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 57dKC
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the Entry Level range average 57 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
96%96%96%FebMarAprMayJunSarah Powers (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%SPKurtis Carlson (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%KC
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Detached Home assets receive 96% of list price.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($50K - $120K)
DEALS
2
AVG. DOM
79d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
77%
KC
Kurtis Carlson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
96%
1-3
> 60 days
59%
1-3
> 60 days
59%
SP
Sarah Powers
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
96%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$192K$196K$200KFebMarAprMayJunMark Greenfield (Buyer): Median Price $199KMGTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Median Price $199KTF
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has risen by 3% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
52d71d89dFebMarAprMayJunMark Greenfield (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 56dMGTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 56dTF
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 56 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
96%98%101%FebMarAprMayJunMark Greenfield (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MGTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%TF
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Mid-Market Detached Home market is strengthening, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 100%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($190K - $200K)
DEALS
5
AVG. DOM
54d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
1-3
30-60 days
100%
ZI
Zineta Imamovic
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
AB
Adam Bentz
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
MG
1-3
30-60 days
100%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$219K$247K$274KFebMarAprMayJunLiz Lashier (Buyer): Median Price $239KLLTylerMegan Frederiksen (Buyer): Median Price $268KTFTraci Jennings (Seller): Median Price $240KTJKurtis Carlson (Seller): Median Price $239KKCRealtor Van Cleave (Seller): Median Price $225KRCTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Median Price $245KTF
The average price in the High-End Detached Home segment has softened by 3% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
23d71d118dFebMarAprMayJunLiz Lashier (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 107dLLTylerMegan Frederiksen (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 52dTFTraci Jennings (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 34dTJKurtis Carlson (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 107dKCRealtor Van Cleave (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 48dRCTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 68dTF
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 77 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
94%100%106%FebMarAprMayJunLiz Lashier (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%LLTylerMegan Frederiksen (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%TFTraci Jennings (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 104%TJKurtis Carlson (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%KCRealtor Van Cleave (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%RCTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%TF
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 99%.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($220K - $280K)
DEALS
10
AVG. DOM
60d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
TJ
Traci Jennings
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
KC
Kurtis Carlson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
RC
1-3
30-60 days
100%
VH
Valerie Hubert
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
1-3
30-60 days
95%
MG
1-3
> 60 days
92%
LL
Liz Lashier
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
1-3
30-60 days
98%
KR
1-3
30-60 days
99%
NL
1-3
30-60 days
100%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$450K$450K$450KFebMarAprMayJun
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier commands a price of $450K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
50d50d50dFebMarAprMayJun
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the Ultra-Luxury range average 50 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
97%97%97%FebMarAprMayJun
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Home assets receive 97% of list price.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
($360K - $700K)
DEALS
5
AVG. DOM
54d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%
TM
Tony McFarland
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
96%
NL
1-3
30-60 days
96%

Condo/Co-op

111AprMay
Sales Volume
Sales volume has remained steady over the last 2 months, holding at 1 transactions.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$88K$88K$88KFebMarAprMayJunKurtis Carlson (Buyer): Median Price $88KKCTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Median Price $88KTF
The Entry Level Condo/Co-op tier commands a price of $88K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
51d51d51dFebMarAprMayJunKurtis Carlson (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 51dKCTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 51dTF
Lower is better
Condo/Co-op homes in the Entry Level range average 51 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
98%98%98%FebMarAprMayJunKurtis Carlson (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%KCTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%TF
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Condo/Co-op assets receive 98% of list price.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Segment
($80K - $110K)
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
45d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%
1-3
30-60 days
99%
AL
Alyssa Loots
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
KC
1-3
30-60 days
98%
1-3
30-60 days
100%
TA
1-3
30-60 days
102%
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$176K$176K$176KFebMarAprMayJunTraci Jennings (Buyer): Median Price $176KTJTraci Jennings (Seller): Median Price $176KTJ
The Mid-Market Condo/Co-op tier commands a price of $176K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
49d49d49dFebMarAprMayJunTraci Jennings (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 49dTJTraci Jennings (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 49dTJ
Lower is better
Condo/Co-op homes in the Mid-Market range average 49 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
98%99%99%FebMarAprMayJunTraci Jennings (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%TJTraci Jennings (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%TJ
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Condo/Co-op assets receive 99% of list price.
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Segment
($120K - $180K)
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
76d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
GG
1-3
> 60 days
100%
TJ
Traci Jennings
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
KC
Kurtis Carlson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
VH
Valerie Hubert
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
VH
1-3
> 60 days
98%
TJ
1-3
30-60 days
99%
LW
Laurry Wailes
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%

Townhomes

111MarApr
Sales Volume
Sales volume has remained steady over the last 2 months, holding at 1 transactions.
High-End Townhome Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$311K$319K$327KFebMarAprMayJunTylerMegan Frederiksen (Buyer): Median Price $325KTFBrenda Petersen (Buyer): Median Price $313KBPJessie Borkowski (Seller): Median Price $325KJBTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Median Price $313KTF
The average price in the High-End Townhome segment has softened by 4% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
19d90d162dFebMarAprMayJunTylerMegan Frederiksen (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 35dTFBrenda Petersen (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 145dBPJessie Borkowski (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 35dJBTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 145dTF
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Townhome is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 145 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
100%101%102%FebMarAprMayJunTylerMegan Frederiksen (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%TFBrenda Petersen (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%BPJessie Borkowski (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%JBTylerMegan Frederiksen (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%TF
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the High-End Townhome market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 100%.
High-End Townhome Segment
($300K - $320K)
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
74d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
101%
JB
1-3
30-60 days
102%
AL
Alyssa Loots
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
1-3
> 60 days
100%
1-3
30-60 days
101%
BP
1-3
> 60 days
100%

Story City Real Estate Market Trends August 2026

Total Active Listings
24
+2 New
Recently Listed (7d)
2
market entries
Average List Price
$352K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
1
5
1
7
Detached Home
4
8
12
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
1
1
Townhome
4
4

Market Insights & FAQ

How is the real estate market in Story City, IA performing right now?

The data indicates a stable environment in Story City, IA. Inventory is at 11.1 months, meaning a balanced environment with steady turnover. Inventory levels provide a healthy range of options for prospective buyers.

What are the current pricing trends for Story City, IA real estate?

Currently, $168,000 represents the median entry point in Story City, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Story City have moved downward by approximately 27% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in Story City, IA getting their full asking price?

Buyers have room for negotiation in Story City, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 92.8%. On average, properties in Story City are transitioning from active to sold status in 64 days.

Who is the best agent to sell my home in Story City?

Based on closed transaction data, Traci Jennings ranks at the top of our Story City leaderboard — with 2 completed transactions on record earning an algorithm performance score of 21. 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 Story City, IA market compare to Story trends?

Story City, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Story region. Median home values are currently 35% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Story City.

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

If you're selling a High-End Detached Home in Story City, IA, the data points to Traci Jennings as a standout choice. 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.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Detached Home in Story City, IA?

Our data flags TylerMegan Frederiksen as a top buyer's advocate for Entry Level Detached Home properties in Story City, IA. Across their deals in the Entry Level Detached Home category, TylerMegan Frederiksen has consistently achieved better-than-average terms relative to asking price in Story City, IA. That kind of negotiating edge compounds over a transaction.

Which agent is best for buying a High-End Townhome in Story City, IA?

If you're hunting for a High-End Townhome in Story City, IA, TylerMegan Frederiksen's track record speaks for itself. When inventory is limited, speed matters. Their track record in the High-End Townhome segment shows they consistently move faster than most buyer's agents — without sacrificing due diligence.

Who is a top listing agent for Entry Level Condo/Co-op homes in Story City, IA?

TylerMegan Frederiksen has been particularly active in Story City's Entry Level Condo/Co-op segment, and the numbers back it up. They've built a consistent track record in the Entry Level Condo/Co-op category specifically — not just broad volume, but demonstrated results in this exact niche in Story City, IA.

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

Mark Greenfield has a strong showing as a buyer's agent in Story City's High-End Detached Home market. Across their deals in the High-End Detached Home category, Mark Greenfield has consistently achieved better-than-average terms relative to asking price in Story City, IA. That kind of negotiating edge compounds over a transaction.

Which agent is best for buying a Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in Story City, IA?

For those looking to purchase a Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in Story City, IA, Nicole Leusink has the deal history to support the choice. For buyers competing in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home market in Story City, IA, their track record indicates speed and negotiating strength that outperforms the segment baseline on both counts.

Who is a top listing agent for High-End Townhome homes in Story City, IA?

In the High-End Townhome category, few agents in Story City, IA can match the track record of Jessie Borkowski. 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.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Condo/Co-op in Story City, IA?

Kurtis Carlson has helped buyers close on Entry Level Condo/Co-op properties in Story City, IA — and the data shows it. Across their deals in the Entry Level Condo/Co-op category, Kurtis Carlson has consistently achieved better-than-average terms relative to asking price in Story City, IA. That kind of negotiating edge compounds over a transaction.