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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Grimes is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Grimes has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Grimes is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Grimes, IA

How much do homes in Grimes, IA cost?

Median Sold Price

$360,000

$232/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$24,500(+7.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Grimes have sold for 7.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Grimes was $360,000 in November 2024, up 7.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $232.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $179K$202.5K
+13.1%
3 $291.9K$304.9K
+4.5%
4 $389.7K$390K
0.1%
5+ $578.9K$625K
+8.0%

Summary: Grimes housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Urbandale
+8.5%
Grimes
+7.3%
Webster Township
+6.7%
Johnston
-1.1%
Walnut Township
-3.7%

Housing Supply in Grimes, IA

How many homes are available in Grimes, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
134115-14.2%

Summary: The Grimes real estate market had 115 homes for sale in November 2024, a 14.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 1411
-21.4%
3 4634
-26.1%
4 4344
+2.3%
5+ 3126
-16.1%

Summary: The Grimes housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 21.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 26.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 16.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2622-15.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Grimes, expect to pay close to the asking price. 50% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 22 homes were sold or pending in Grimes in November 2024, down by 15.4% month-over-month. Of the 22 sold homes, 18% were sold under asking, 50% were sold at asking, and 32% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Grimes, IA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
23 Days15 Days-34.2%

Summary: Homes in Grimes had an average of 15 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 34.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

16 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 22 homes were sold in Grimes; 73% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 17 Days Ago

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