Is West Branch, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing West Branch is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, West Branch was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in West Branch, IA

How much do homes in West Branch, IA cost?

Median Sold Price

$337,400

$153/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$22,500(+7.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in West Branch have sold for 7.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in West Branch was $337,400 in October 2024, up 7.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $153.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 -$160K
N/A
3 $267.4K$240K
-10.3%
4 $329K$339.9K
+3.3%
5+ $572.7K$455.4K
-20.5%

Summary: West Branch 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 did not change, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 20.5%.

Housing Supply in West Branch, IA

How many homes are available in West Branch, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1615-6.3%

Summary: The West Branch real estate market had 15 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.3% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 00
0.0%
3 23
+50.0%
4 119
-18.2%
5+ 33
0.0%

Summary: The West Branch 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 remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 18.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
04+100.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1 Home Was Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: A total of 4 homes were sold or pending in West Branch in October 2024, up by 100.0% month-over-month. Of the 4 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 50% were sold at asking, and 25% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for West Branch, IA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
10 Days42 Days+322.5%

Summary: Homes in West Branch had an average of 42 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 322.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 4 homes were sold in West Branch; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 25% 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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