Real Estate Market Report

Polk County continues to show steady pricing with moderate growth and healthy buyer activity. Days on market remain manageable, inventory is balanced, and homes are still selling close to list price. Whether you are buying or selling, the current market offers solid opportunities on both sides, and I am here to guide you through your next move. 

Monday Market Update: Polk County, IA (November 2025 • RPR Data)

• Months of inventory: 3.5 (up 0.29% month over month, balanced market)

• Median days on market: 31 (down from October, homes are moving a bit faster)

• Median home price, sold: $285,000 (down 7.77% month over month)

• Median list price, active: $315,000 (up 1.7% month over month)

• Median sold to list price: 98.2% (up 0.25% month over month)

• Median estimated home value: $293,230 (up 0.4% month over month, up 1.1% year over year)

Market Insight:

November showed signs of cooling on pricing from October, but the overall market remains balanced and active. Homes are selling faster, sellers are still receiving close to list price, and values remain stable with modest long term growth. This creates opportunity for both buyers and sellers depending on goals and timing.

Polk County, IA - (October 2025 • RPR Data)

Homes for sale: 2,263 (up 1.2 percent month over month)
New to market: 1,034 (up 10.5 percent month over month)
Median days on market: 34 (up 6.25 percent)

Median home price (sold): $309,000 (up 1.3 percent)
Median list price: $299,900 (up 2.6 percent)
Price per square foot, active: $220 (up 0.9 percent)
Price per square foot, sold: $213 (up 0.9 percent)

Homes sold: 600 (up 6.1 percent)
Median sold-to-list price: 97.9 percent (up 0.7 percent)
Months of inventory: 3.43 (slightly up, indicating a balanced but seller-leaning market)