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Johnston Housing Market Report December 2024•Polk County, Iowa
Housing Prices in Johnston, IA
How much do homes in Johnston, IA cost?
Housing Market Conditions
Is Johnston, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seller'sMarket
Buyer'sMarket
Johnston is a Neutral Market
Difference Since December 2023
At the same time last year, Johnston was a Seller's Market.
Insight
Johnston 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
$368,976$204/SqFt
-$6,023
-1.6%
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months
Insight
Homes in Johnston have sold for 1.6% less than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Johnston was $368,976 in December 2024, down 1.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $204.
Median Sold Price By City
| City | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimes | $338.7K | $364.9K | +7.7% |
| Webster Township | $303.5K | $320K | +5.4% |
| Saylor Township | $260K | $264.3K | +1.7% |
| Johnston | $375K | $368.9K | -1.6% |
| Jefferson Township | $405K | $396.8K | -2.0% |
Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
| Beds | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | - | - | N/A |
| 22 Bedrooms | $225K | $235.7K | +4.8% |
| 33 Bedrooms | $307.5K | $310K | +0.8% |
| 44 Bedrooms | $404.9K | $420K | +3.7% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | $562.5K | $605K | +7.6% |
Summary: Johnston housing price by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +4.8%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +0.8%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +3.7%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +7.6%.
Housing supply in Johnston, IA
How many homes are available in Johnston, IA?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 106Last MonthDec 2024 | ||
| 1242 months agoNov 2024 | -14.5 % Change MoMNov – Dec |
Summary: The Johnston real estate market had 106 homes for sale in Dec 2024, a 14.5 % decrease compared to Nov 2024.
Number of Homes Sold
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 16Last MonthDec 2024 | ||
| 262 months agoNov 2024 | -38.5 % Change MoMNov – Dec |
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| Beds | Nov 2024 | Dec 2024 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 22 Bedrooms | 7 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 33 Bedrooms | 45 | 41 | -8.9% |
| 44 Bedrooms | 43 | 35 | -18.6% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | 29 | 24 | -17.2% |
Summary: Johnston housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -14.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -8.9%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -18.6%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -17.2%.
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
How much do homes in Johnston, IA cost?
Over Asking Price2 Homes
At Asking Price1 Home
Under Asking Price13 Homes
Insight
If you're buying a home in Johnston, you may be able to get a good deal. 81.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Johnston in December 2024, down by 38.5% month-over-month. Of the 16 sold homes, 81% were sold under asking, 6% were sold at asking, and and 13% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Johnston, IA
How long does it take to sell a home in Johnston, IA?
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
Under 30 Days7 Homes
30 – 90 Days5 Homes
Over 90 Days4 Homes
Insight
Many homes in Johnston are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During December 2024, 16 homes were sold in Johnston; 44% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 25% of homes were sold over 90 days.
Average Sale Time
| This Year | 1 year ago | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 81 DaysThis YearDec 2024 | ||
| 75 Days1 year agoDec 2023 | +7.2 % Change YoYDec 2023 – Dec 2024 |
Summary: Homes in Johnston had an average listing age of 81 days in Dec 2024, up by 7.2% compared to the previous year.
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Newest Listings in Johnston, IA
What homes are available in Johnston, IA?
New - 15 hours on Rocket
$5,878 Closing Credit¹
Rachel Ray, Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Impact
New - 1 day on Rocket
$1,900 Closing Credit¹
Erin Kamp, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
New - 3 days on Rocket
$4,927 Closing Credit¹
Jennifer Thorn, Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Impact
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
Sabharwal, Monica, Listing Office: Platinum Realty LLC
$4,216 Closing Credit¹
Rasleen Kakar, Listing Office: Platinum Realty LLC
$5,047 Closing Credit¹
Stephanie Wright, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
$2,351 Closing Credit¹
Kelly Musgrove, Listing Office: LPT Realty, LLC
$4,631 Closing Credit¹
Brett Corrigan, Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution
$4,988 Closing Credit¹
Jenna Lago, Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Impact
$8,074 Closing Credit¹
Christy Drake, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
Chris Kew, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
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