Linn County Housing Market Report March 2025•Linn County, Iowa

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Housing Prices in Linn County, IA

How much do homes in Linn County, IA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Linn County, 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

Linn County is a Seller's Market

Difference Since March 2024

Since last year, Linn County has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

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

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.
$220,675$132/SqFt
+$14,407
+7.0%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Linn County have sold for 7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Linn County was $220,675 in March 2025, up 7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $132.

Median Sold Price By Counties

Median Sold Price By Counties
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 YoY
Cedar County
+11.1%
Linn County
+7.0%
Benton County
+5.4%
Johnson County
+5.0%
Jones County
-14.7%

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 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1$100.7K$100K
-0.7%
2$142.8K$147.3K
+3.1%
3$197.6K$210K
+6.3%
4$295.7K$302.3K
+2.3%
5$430.4K$450K
+4.5%

Summary: Linn County housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -0.7%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +3.1%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +6.3%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +2.3%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +4.5%.

How does Linn County, IA compare with other places?

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Linn County, IA

Housing supply in Linn County, IA

How many homes are available in Linn County, 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
973Last MonthMar 2025
8732 months agoFeb 2025
+11.5 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Linn County real estate market had 973 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 11.5 % increase compared to Feb 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
246Last MonthMar 2025
1572 months agoFeb 2025
+56.7 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

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.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
168
+33.3%
2183197
+7.7%
3394416
+5.6%
4203241
+18.7%
587111
+27.6%

Summary: Linn County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +33.3%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +7.7%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +5.6%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +18.7%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +27.6%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Linn County, 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 Price48 Homes

At Asking Price56 Homes

Under Asking Price142 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Linn County, you may be able to get a good deal. 57.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 246 homes were sold or pending in Linn County in March 2025, up by 56.7% month-over-month. Of the 246 sold homes, 58% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Linn County, IA

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days137 Homes

30 – 90 Days58 Homes

Over 90 Days48 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During March 2025, 246 homes were sold in Linn County; 56% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% 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.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
51 DaysThis YearMar 2025
37 Days1 year agoMar 2024
+35.7 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in Linn County had an average listing age of 51 days in Mar 2025, up by 35.7% compared to the previous year.

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Based on information from Cedar Rapids MLS, and Des Moines MLS for the period 04/01/2023 - 04/01/2025

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