Iowa Real Estate
Statewide market analytics, sale history, and county breakdowns
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$322.1K
12-Month Sales
4,187
+2.0%
1-Year Appreciation
+2.0%
Properties Tracked
393,954
Median Sale Price History
Top Counties
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Polk | $384.1K |
| Dallas | $407.5K |
| Linn | $316.5K |
| Pottawattamie | $1.03M |
| Johnson | $321.5K |
| Warren | $399.5K |
| Scott | $295.8K |
| Black Hawk | $265.9K |
| Rock Island | $357.3K |
| Dickinson | $656.5K |
Top Counties by Activity
| County | Sales 12mo | Median | 1Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | 205 | $384.1K | +4.2% |
| Dallas | 68 | $407.5K | -17.9% |
| Linn | 86 | $316.5K | -16.2% |
| Pottawattamie | 23 | $1.03M | +380.3% |
| Johnson | 65 | $321.5K | -32.6% |
| Warren | 34 | $399.5K | +2.3% |
| Scott | 42 | $295.8K | -10.2% |
| Black Hawk | 41 | $265.9K | +9.8% |
| Rock Island | 28 | $357.3K | +75.5% |
| Dickinson | 15 | $656.5K | +12.3% |
Top Cities by Activity
| City | Sales 12mo | Median | 1Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 59 | $259.7K | -34.4% |
| Des Moines | 47 | $259.1K | +1.6% |
| Ankeny | 41 | $496.8K | +2.6% |
| Davenport | 26 | $301.6K | +7.2% |
| Urbandale | 25 | $322.9K | -12.2% |
| Waukee | 22 | $377.7K | -28.6% |
| Iowa City | 20 | $322.5K | -26.1% |
| Norwalk | 19 | $381.5K | -16.1% |
| Altoona | 19 | $284.2K | -13.7% |
| Bondurant | 19 | $481.8K | +35.2% |
| Council Bluffs | 19 | $1.21M | +373.7% |
| Waterloo | 19 | $188.9K | +29.6% |
Top ZIP Codes
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendTrend (per quarter)
-4.2%
Implied 1-yr change
-16.8%
2027 Q2 forecast
$273.8K
2027 Q3 forecast
$273.8K
Median Sale Price — 5Y History + 4Q Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | City | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189TH ST | Albia | Jan 2, 2024 | $419,937,000 |
| Hersey St | Shambaugh | Sep 15, 2022 | $282,000,000 |
| 1st St | Lynnville | Oct 27, 2022 | $242,500,000 |
| 3rd Ave S | Denison | Aug 4, 2022 | $173,000,000 |
| Rockford Rd SW | Cedar Rapids | Jul 22, 2022 | $145,000,000 |
| 23-89-19 V AVE | Ackley | Feb 12, 2024 | $132,000,000 |
| 9th St | Des Moines | Apr 1, 2021 | $120,000,000 |
| 617 STATE ST | Grinnell | Jul 29, 2022 | $107,000,000 |
| College Ave | Bode | Jan 26, 2024 | $96,500,000 |
| E 7th St Unit 53 | Coralville | Mar 22, 2022 | $72,775,000 |
Other states
How Iowa ranks
1-year appreciation
#13 of 42
Median price
#40 of 42
Sales volume (12mo)
#28 of 56
Frequently asked about Iowa
What is the median sale price in Iowa?
The median sale price in Iowa over the last 12 months is $322.1K, based on 4,187 recorded transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Iowa?
Iowa home prices have changed +2.0% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Iowa?
Roughly 4,187 home sales were recorded in Iowa over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Iowa?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Iowa, followed by Unknown.
When were most homes in Iowa built?
Most homes in Iowa were built in the Pre-1950 era, based on year-built records in our dataset.