Polk, IA
County market analytics
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$359.4K
12-Month Sales
782
+4.2%
1-Year Appreciation
+4.2%
Properties Tracked
55,701
Median Sale Price History
Top Cities
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Des Moines | $259.1K |
| Ankeny | $496.8K |
| Urbandale | $322.9K |
| Altoona | $284.2K |
| Bondurant | $481.8K |
| Grimes | $482.6K |
| West Des Moines | $568K |
| Johnston | $388.5K |
| Pleasant Hill | $319.9K |
| Polk City | $436.1K |
| Clive | $510.7K |
| Madrid | $285.2K |
Cities in Polk
| City | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 47 | $259.1K |
| Ankeny | 41 | $496.8K |
| Urbandale | 25 | $322.9K |
| Altoona | 19 | $284.2K |
| Bondurant | 19 | $481.8K |
| Grimes | 18 | $482.6K |
| West Des Moines | 16 | $568K |
| Johnston | 13 | $388.5K |
| Pleasant Hill | 11 | $319.9K |
| Polk City | 7 | $436.1K |
| Clive | 6 | $510.7K |
| Madrid | 4 | $285.2K |
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | City | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2030 | N Cherokee Dr | Polk City | $160K |
| Mar 8, 2027 | 2110 NW PLEASANT ST | Ankeny | $365K |
| May 22, 2026 | 1020 2ND ST NE | Altoona | $507K |
| May 22, 2026 | NE 6th Ln Unit G1 | Ankeny | $157K |
| May 22, 2026 | 2718 DOSH RD | Des Moines | $233.5K |
| May 22, 2026 | NE Northgate Dr | Ankeny | $415K |
| May 20, 2026 | NW 95th St | Johnston | $400K |
| May 20, 2026 | 1725 41ST ST | Des Moines | $215K |
| May 20, 2026 | NW Cedarwood Dr | Ankeny | $544K |
| May 19, 2026 | SW 4th St | Ankeny | $780K |
| May 18, 2026 | 4315 URBANDALE AVE | Des Moines | $347K |
| May 18, 2026 | SE 19th Ct | Des Moines | $285K |
| May 15, 2026 | 1716 44TH ST | Des Moines | $185K |
| May 15, 2026 | 21st St SW | Altoona | $316K |
| May 15, 2026 | E 37th Ct | Des Moines | $182K |
| May 15, 2026 | WILLOW PLAT 2 HLS LOT 17 | Grimes | $559.9K |
| May 15, 2026 | 11th St NW | Bondurant | $415K |
| May 15, 2026 | NW 93rd Ct | Clive | $270K |
| May 15, 2026 | 5451 LONGVIEW CT UNIT 6 | Johnston | $215K |
| May 15, 2026 | 3123 SE HONEYSUCKLE CT | Ankeny | $320K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+0.0%
Implied 1-yr
+0.2%
2027 Q2
$360.1K
2027 Q3
$360.2K
Median Price — History + 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th St | Des Moines | Apr 1, 2021 | $120,000,000 |
| NW 28th St | Ankeny | Mar 25, 2020 | $15,901,328 |
| NW Rockcrest Ct | Ankeny | Mar 25, 2020 | $15,901,328 |
| NW Reinhart Dr | Ankeny | Mar 25, 2020 | $15,901,328 |
| NW Reinhart Dr | Ankeny | Mar 25, 2020 | $15,901,328 |
| NW Reinhart Dr | Ankeny | Mar 25, 2020 | $15,901,328 |
| NW 25th St | Ankeny | Mar 25, 2020 | $15,901,328 |
| NW 25th St | Ankeny | Mar 25, 2020 | $15,901,328 |
| NW 29th St | Ankeny | Mar 25, 2020 | $15,901,328 |
| NW Reinhart Dr | Ankeny | Mar 25, 2020 | $15,901,328 |
Other counties in Iowa
How Polk ranks in Iowa
1-year appreciation
#40 of 101
Median price
#10 of 101
Frequently asked about Polk County
What is the median sale price in Polk County?
The median sale price in Polk County over the last 12 months is $359.4K, based on 782 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Polk County?
Polk County home prices have changed +4.2% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Polk County?
Roughly 782 home sales were recorded in Polk County over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Polk County?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Polk County.
When were most homes in Polk County built?
Most homes in Polk County were built in the Pre-1950 era.