Is Story County, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Story County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Story County, IA

How much do homes in Story County, IA cost?

Median Sold Price

$285,250

$206/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$5,250(+1.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Story County have sold for 1.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Story County was $285,250 in November 2024, up 1.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $206.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $58K$132K
+127.6%
2 $181K$185K
+2.2%
3 $253.5K$266K
+4.9%
4 $355.5K$365.4K
+2.8%
5+ $421.9K$434.9K
+3.1%

Summary: Story County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 127.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Marshall County
+12.5%
Boone County
+12.2%
Polk County
+5.4%
Story County
+1.9%

Housing Supply in Story County, IA

How many homes are available in Story County, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
258215-16.7%

Summary: The Story County real estate market had 215 homes for sale in November 2024, a 16.7% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 31
-66.7%
2 3623
-36.1%
3 8071
-11.3%
4 8775
-13.8%
5+ 5245
-13.5%

Summary: The Story County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 66.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 36.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 11.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 13.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 13.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5937-37.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

26 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Story County, you may be able to get a good deal. 70.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 37 homes were sold or pending in Story County in November 2024, down by 37.3% month-over-month. Of the 37 sold homes, 70% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 11% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Story County, IA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
34 Days53 Days+53.9%

Summary: Homes in Story County had an average of 53 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 53.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

22 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 37 homes were sold in Story County; 59% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 22% 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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