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Council Bluffs Housing Market Report April 2025•Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Housing Prices in Council Bluffs, IA
How much do homes in Council Bluffs, IA cost?
Housing Market Conditions
Is Council Bluffs, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seller'sMarket
Buyer'sMarket
Council Bluffs is a Seller's Market
Difference Since March 2025
Last month, Council Bluffs has remained a Seller's Market.
Insight
Council Bluffs is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.
Median Sold Price
$220,000$145/SqFt
+$19,500
+9.7%
Based on all homes sold in April 2025
Insight
Homes in Council Bluffs have sold for 9.7% more than they did a month ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Council Bluffs was $220,000 in April 2025, up 9.7% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $145.
Median Sold Price By Cities
| City | Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | $200.5K | $220K | +9.7% |
| Kane Township | $200.5K | $205K | +2.2% |
| Garner Township | $439.9K | $423.2K | -3.8% |
Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
| Beds | Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | $142K | - | N/A |
| 22 Bedrooms | $144K | $210K | +45.8% |
| 33 Bedrooms | $232.7K | $308K | +32.3% |
| 44 Bedrooms | $245K | $230K | -6.1% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | $150K | $105K | -30.0% |
Summary: Council Bluffs housing price by bedroom type for April 2025, compared to the previous month. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +45.8%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +32.3%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -6.1%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -30.0%.
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Council Bluffs, IA
Housing supply in Council Bluffs, IA
How many homes are available in Council Bluffs, IA?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 26Last MonthApr 2025 | ||
| 312 months agoMar 2025 | -16.1 % Change MoMMar – Apr |
Summary: The Council Bluffs real estate market had 26 homes for sale in Apr 2025, a 16.1 % decrease compared to Mar 2025.
Number of Homes Sold
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 9Last MonthApr 2025 | ||
| 132 months agoMar 2025 | -30.8 % Change MoMMar – Apr |
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| Beds | Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Bedrooms | 8 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | 3 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 11 Bedroom | 1 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 33 Bedrooms | 10 | 6 | -40.0% |
| 44 Bedrooms | 9 | 9 | 0.0% |
Summary: Council Bluffs housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -100.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -40.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes remained the same.
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
How much do homes in Council Bluffs, IA cost?
Over Asking Price4 Homes
At Asking Price2 Homes
Under Asking Price3 Homes
Insight
If you're buying a home in Council Bluffs, you could pay more than the asking price. 44.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 9 homes were sold or pending in Council Bluffs in April 2025, down by 30.8% month-over-month. Of the 9 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and and 44% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Council Bluffs, IA
How long does it take to sell a home in Council Bluffs, IA?
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
Under 30 Days8 Homes
30 – 90 Days1 Home
Over 90 Days0 Home
Insight
Many homes in Council Bluffs are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During April 2025, 9 homes were sold in Council Bluffs; 89% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.
Average Sale Time
| Last Month | 1 month ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 10 DaysLast MonthApr 2025 | ||
| 15 Days1 month agoMar 2025 | -35.6 % Change MoMMar – Apr |
Summary: Homes in Council Bluffs had an average listing age of 10 days in Apr 2025, down by 35.6% compared to the previous month.
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Based on information from Great Plains Regional MLS, for the period 03/01/2025 - 05/01/2025
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data exchange (“IDX”) program of the Great Plains Regional MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Real estate listings held by other brokerage firms are indicated by detailed information about them such as the name of the listing firms. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright © 2025 Great Plains REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
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