Mount Vernon Housing Market Report February 2025•Linn County, Iowa

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Housing Prices in Mount Vernon, IA

How much do homes in Mount Vernon, IA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Mount Vernon, 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

Mount Vernon is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since February 2024

Since last year, Mount Vernon has remained a Buyer's Market.

Insight

Mount Vernon is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

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.
$368,241$182/SqFt
+$68,766
+23.0%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Mount Vernon have sold for 23% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Mount Vernon was $368,241 in February 2025, up 23% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $182.

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 YoY
Mount Vernon
+23.0%
Franklin Township
+9.3%

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 2024Feb 2025Change YoY
1$255K$68K
-73.3%
2$162.5K$245K
+50.8%
3$252.5K$344.5K
+36.4%
4$299.4K$443.7K
+48.2%
5$589.7K$455K
-22.8%

Summary: Mount Vernon housing price by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -73.3%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +50.8%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +36.4%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +48.2%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -22.8%.

How does Mount Vernon, IA compare with other places?

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Mount Vernon, IA

Housing supply in Mount Vernon, IA

How many homes are available in Mount Vernon, 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
28Last MonthFeb 2025
182 months agoJan 2025
+55.6 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Summary: The Mount Vernon real estate market had 28 homes for sale in Feb 2025, a 55.6 % increase compared to Jan 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
3Last MonthFeb 2025
12 months agoJan 2025
+200.0 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

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.
BedsJan 2025Feb 2025Change MoM
222
0.0%
100
0.0%
3817
+112.5%
434
+33.3%
555
0.0%

Summary: Mount Vernon housing inventory by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +112.5%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +33.3%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Mount Vernon, 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 Price1 Home

Under Asking Price1 Home

Insight

If you're buying a home in Mount Vernon, you may be able to get a good deal. 33.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 3 homes were sold or pending in Mount Vernon in February 2025, up by 200.0% month-over-month. Of the 3 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Mount Vernon, IA

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days3 Homes

30 – 90 Days0 Home

Over 90 Days0 Home

Insight

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

Summary: During February 2025, 3 homes were sold in Mount Vernon; 100% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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
2 DaysThis YearFeb 2025
15 Days1 year agoFeb 2024
-86.7 %
Change YoYFeb 2024 – Feb 2025

Summary: Homes in Mount Vernon had an average listing age of 2 days in Feb 2025, down by 86.7% compared to the previous year.

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Based on information from Cedar Rapids MLS, for the period 03/01/2023 - 03/01/2025

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