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Polk County Housing Market Report March 2025•Polk County, Iowa
Housing Prices in Polk County, IA
How much do homes in Polk County, IA cost?
Housing Market Conditions
Is Polk County, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seller'sMarket
Buyer'sMarket
Polk County is a Seller's Market
Difference Since March 2024
Since last year, Polk County has remained a Seller's Market.
Insight
Polk County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.
Median Sold Price
$294,214$208/SqFt
+$14,106
+5.0%
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months
Insight
Homes in Polk County have sold for 5% more than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Polk County was $294,214 in March 2025, up 5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $208.
Median Sold Price By Counties
| City | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | $179.9K | $197.2K | +9.6% |
| Polk County | $280.1K | $294.2K | +5.0% |
| Story County | $283.2K | $296.9K | +4.8% |
| Warren County | $303.7K | $318K | +4.7% |
| Dallas County | $349.2K | $349.8K | 0.2% |
Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
| Beds | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | $120.9K | $140K | +15.8% |
| 22 Bedrooms | $175K | $185K | +5.7% |
| 33 Bedrooms | $271.2K | $279.8K | +3.2% |
| 44 Bedrooms | $364.9K | $375.2K | +2.8% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | $523K | $524.8K | 0.3% |
Summary: Polk County housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +15.8%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +5.7%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +3.2%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +2.8%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%.
How does Polk County, IA compare with other places?
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Polk County, IA
Housing supply in Polk County, IA
How many homes are available in Polk County, IA?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 3,200Last MonthMar 2025 | ||
| 3,0082 months agoFeb 2025 | +6.4 % Change MoMFeb – Mar |
Summary: The Polk County real estate market had 3,200 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 6.4 % increase compared to Feb 2025.
Number of Homes Sold
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 564Last MonthMar 2025 | ||
| 4412 months agoFeb 2025 | +27.9 % Change MoMFeb – Mar |
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| Beds | Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | 44 | 48 | +9.1% |
| 22 Bedrooms | 514 | 564 | +9.7% |
| 33 Bedrooms | 1,164 | 1,224 | +5.2% |
| 44 Bedrooms | 889 | 946 | +6.4% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | 397 | 418 | +5.3% |
Summary: Polk County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +9.1%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +9.7%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +5.2%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +6.4%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +5.3%.
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
How much do homes in Polk County, IA cost?
Over Asking Price86 Homes
At Asking Price145 Homes
Under Asking Price333 Homes
Insight
If you're buying a home in Polk County, you may be able to get a good deal. 59% of homes here sold below asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 564 homes were sold or pending in Polk County in March 2025, up by 27.9% month-over-month. Of the 564 sold homes, 59% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and and 15% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Polk County, IA
How long does it take to sell a home in Polk County, IA?
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
Under 30 Days284 Homes
30 – 90 Days139 Homes
Over 90 Days140 Homes
Insight
Many homes in Polk County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During March 2025, 564 homes were sold in Polk County; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 63 DaysThis YearMar 2025 | ||
| 57 Days1 year agoMar 2024 | +11.8 % Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025 |
Summary: Homes in Polk County had an average listing age of 63 days in Mar 2025, up by 11.8% compared to the previous year.
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Based on information from Des Moines MLS, for the period 04/01/2023 - 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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