Is Ames, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Ames is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Ames was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Ames is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Ames, IA

How much do homes in Ames, IA cost?

Median Sold Price

$310,633

$214/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$10,833(+3.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Ames have sold for 3.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ames was $310,633 in October 2024, up 3.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $214.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $91.2K$128K
+40.3%
2 $193.5K$200K
+3.4%
3 $275K$284K
+3.3%
4 $355K$368.2K
+3.7%
5+ $395K$415K
+5.1%

Summary: Ames housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 40.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Washington Township
+14.1%
Ames
+3.6%
Franklin Township
-1.5%

Housing Supply in Ames, IA

How many homes are available in Ames, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1391390.0%

Summary: The Ames real estate market had 139 homes for sale in October 2024, the same as September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 43
-25.0%
2 1117
+54.5%
3 3937
-5.1%
4 5752
-8.8%
5+ 2830
+7.1%

Summary: The Ames housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 54.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2623-11.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Ames, you may be able to get a good deal. 52.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 23 homes were sold or pending in Ames in October 2024, down by 11.5% month-over-month. Of the 23 sold homes, 52% were sold under asking, 35% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Ames, IA

How long does it take to sell a home in Ames, IA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
25 Days39 Days+56.0%

Summary: Homes in Ames had an average of 39 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 56% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

12 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Ames are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 23 homes were sold in Ames; 52% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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