Is Iowa City, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Iowa City is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Iowa City 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 Iowa City, IA

How much do homes in Iowa City, IA cost?

Median Sold Price

$310,000

$169/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$10,000(+3.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Iowa City have sold for 3.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Iowa City was $310,000 in October 2024, up 3.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $169.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $235K$175K
-25.5%
2 $181K$200K
+10.5%
3 $266.5K$245K
-8.1%
4 $359.9K$399.9K
+11.1%
5+ $475K$474.4K
-0.1%

Summary: Iowa City housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Coralville
+9.2%
Iowa City
+3.3%

Housing Supply in Iowa City, IA

How many homes are available in Iowa City, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1201200.0%

Summary: The Iowa City real estate market had 120 homes for sale in October 2024, the same as September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 66
0.0%
2 3129
-6.5%
3 4545
0.0%
4 2523
-8.0%
5+ 1317
+30.8%

Summary: The Iowa City housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.5%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 30.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1720+17.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Iowa City, expect to pay close to the asking price. 45% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 20 homes were sold or pending in Iowa City in October 2024, up by 17.6% month-over-month. Of the 20 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 45% were sold at asking, and 25% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Iowa City, IA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
116 Days57 Days-50.8%

Summary: Homes in Iowa City had an average of 57 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 50.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

13 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 20 homes were sold in Iowa City; 65% of homes were sold within 30 days, 5% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 30% 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 4 Days Ago

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