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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Polk City is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Polk City is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Polk City, IA

How much do homes in Polk City, IA cost?

Median Sold Price

$418,950

$259/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$31,017(-6.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Polk City have sold for 6.9% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Polk City was $418,950 in October 2024, down 6.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $259.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $267.5K$193K
-27.9%
3 $309.9K$291.5K
-5.9%
4 $533.5K$427.4K
-19.9%
5+ $626.2K$630K
+0.6%

Summary: Polk City housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 27.9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 19.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 0.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Crocker Township
+2.3%
Lincoln Township
+2.0%
Polk City
-6.9%
Madison Township
-8.4%

Housing Supply in Polk City, IA

How many homes are available in Polk City, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5051+2.0%

Summary: The Polk City real estate market had 51 homes for sale in October 2024, a 2.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 53
-40.0%
3 1011
+10.0%
4 2728
+3.7%
5+ 89
+12.5%

Summary: The Polk 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 40%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
67+16.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Polk City, you may be able to get a good deal. 71.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 7 homes were sold or pending in Polk City in October 2024, up by 16.7% month-over-month. Of the 7 sold homes, 71% were sold under asking, 29% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Polk City, IA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
80 Days85 Days+5.9%

Summary: Homes in Polk City had an average of 85 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 5.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 7 homes were sold in Polk City; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 29% 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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