Dexter Housing Market Report April 2025•Adair County, Iowa

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Housing Prices in Dexter, IA

How much do homes in Dexter, IA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Dexter, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Dexter is a Neutral Market

Difference Since March 2025

Last month, Dexter was a Buyer's Market.

Insight

Dexter is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$206,500$94/SqFt
-$143,500
-41.0%

Based on all homes sold in April 2025

Insight

Homes in Dexter have sold for 41% less than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Dexter was $206,500 in April 2025, down 41% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $94.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange MoM
Lincoln Township
-7.5%
Dexter
-41.0%
Dexter
-41.0%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMar 2025Apr 2025Change MoM
1$350K-
N/A
2--
N/A
3--
N/A
4-$85K
N/A
5-$328K
N/A

Summary: Dexter 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 did not change. The home price for 3 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 4 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 5 bedroom homes did not change.

How does Dexter, IA compare with other places?

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Dexter, IA

Housing supply in Dexter, IA

How many homes are available in Dexter, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
13Last MonthApr 2025
92 months agoMar 2025
+44.4 %
Change MoMMar – Apr

Summary: The Dexter real estate market had 13 homes for sale in Apr 2025, a 44.4 % increase compared to Mar 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
2Last MonthApr 2025
12 months agoMar 2025
+100.0 %
Change MoMMar – Apr

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsMar 2025Apr 2025Change MoM
111
0.0%
211
0.0%
334
+33.3%
424
+100.0%
523
+50.0%

Summary: Dexter housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +33.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +50.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Dexter, IA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price0 Home

At Asking Price0 Home

Under Asking Price2 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Dexter, you may be able to get a good deal. 100% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 2 homes were sold or pending in Dexter in April 2025, up by 100.0% month-over-month. Of the 2 sold homes, 100% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Dexter, IA

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days1 Home

30 – 90 Days0 Home

Over 90 Days1 Home

Insight

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

Summary: During April 2025, 2 homes were sold in Dexter; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 50% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
Last Month1 month agoChange MoM
85 DaysLast MonthApr 2025
25 Days1 month agoMar 2025
+242.0 %
Change MoMMar – Apr

Summary: Homes in Dexter had an average listing age of 85 days in Apr 2025, up by 242.0% compared to the previous month.

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Based on information from Des Moines MLS, for the period 03/01/2025 - 05/01/2025

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