Lucas County Housing Market Report March 2025Lucas County, Iowa

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Housing Prices in Lucas County, IA

How much do homes in Lucas County, IA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Lucas 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

Lucas County is a Neutral Market

Difference Since February 2025

Last month, Lucas County has remained a Neutral Market.

Insight

Lucas County 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.
$127,500$85/SqFt
-$220,682
-63.4%

Based on all homes sold in March 2025

Insight

Homes in Lucas County have sold for 63.4% less than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lucas County was $127,500 in March 2025, down 63.4% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $85.

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 MoM
Clarke County
-47.9%
Lucas County
-63.4%

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.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
1-$33.5K
N/A
2$217.3K$128K
-41.1%
3$68K$127K
+86.8%
4-$470K
N/A
5$502K-
N/A

Summary: Lucas County housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -41.1%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +86.8%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 5 bedroom homes did not change.

How does Lucas County, IA compare with other places?

Market comparison tool

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Lucas County, IA

Housing supply in Lucas County, IA

How many homes are available in Lucas 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
24Last MonthMar 2025
242 months agoFeb 2025
0.0 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Lucas County real estate market had 24 homes for sale in Mar 2025, the same as 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
4Last MonthMar 2025
42 months agoFeb 2025
0.0 %
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
133
0.0%
243
-25.0%
31213
+8.3%
434
+33.3%
521
-50.0%

Summary: Lucas County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -25.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +8.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +33.3%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -50.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Lucas 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 Price1 Home

At Asking Price0 Home

Under Asking Price3 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Lucas County, you may be able to get a good deal. 75% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 4 homes were sold or pending in Lucas County in March 2025, the same as the previous month. Of the 4 sold homes, 75% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and and 25% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lucas County, IA

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days1 Home

30 – 90 Days1 Home

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

Most homes in Lucas County are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During March 2025, 4 homes were sold in Lucas County; 25% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% 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
94 DaysLast MonthMar 2025
47 Days1 month agoFeb 2025
+97.4 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: Homes in Lucas County had an average listing age of 94 days in Mar 2025, up by 97.4% compared to the previous month.

Newest Listings in Lucas County, IA

What homes are available in Lucas County, IA?

MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from Des Moines MLS, for the period 02/01/2025 - 04/01/2025

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. 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. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2025 Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. All Rights Reserved
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