Pottawattamie County Housing Market Report January 2025Pottawattamie County, Iowa

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Housing Prices in Pottawattamie County, IA

How much do homes in Pottawattamie County, IA cost?

Median List Price

Median List Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in a given area are listed. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$272,450$155/SqFt
-$25,000
-8.4%

Based on all homes listed in January 2025

Insight

The list price of homes in Pottawattamie County has decreased by 8.4% since December.

Summary: The median home list price in Pottawattamie County was $272,450 in January 2025, down 8.4% from the previous month, and the median price per square foot was $155.

Median List Price By Counties

Median List 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
Mills County
+65.2%
Harrison County
+8.5%
Pottawattamie County
-8.4%

Median List Price By Bedrooms

Median List 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.
BedsDec 2024Jan 2025Change YoY
1$148.9K$156.4K
+5.1%
2$200K$155K
-22.5%
3$299.9K$295K
-1.7%
4$295K$270K
-8.5%
5$502.3K$502.3K
0.0%

Summary: Pottawattamie County housing price by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +5.1%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -22.5%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -1.7%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -8.5%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes did not change.

Housing supply in Pottawattamie County, IA

How many homes are available in Pottawattamie 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
48Last MonthJan 2025
502 months agoDec 2024
-4.0 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

Summary: The Pottawattamie County real estate market had 48 homes for sale in Jan 2025, a 4.0 % decrease compared to Dec 2024.

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.
BedsDec 2024Jan 2025Change MoM
122
0.0%
259
+80.0%
32015
-25.0%
41716
-5.9%
566
0.0%

Summary: Pottawattamie County housing inventory by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +80.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -25.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -5.9%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Pottawattamie 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 Price1 Home

Under Asking Price4 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Pottawattamie County, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 7 homes were sold or pending in Pottawattamie County in January 2025, down by 63.2% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and and 17% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Pottawattamie County, IA

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days3 Homes

30 – 90 Days2 Homes

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During January 2025, 7 homes were sold in Pottawattamie County; 43% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 29% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Listing Age

Average Listing Age
This is the average number of days an active home has been on the market.
Last Month1 month agoChange MoM
67 DaysLast MonthJan 2025
72 Days1 month agoDec 2024
-6.6 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

Summary: Homes in Pottawattamie County had an average listing age of 67 days in Jan 2025, down by 6.6% compared to the previous month.

Newest Listings in Pottawattamie County, IA

What homes are available in Pottawattamie County, IA?

MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from Great Plains Regional MLS, and Des Moines MLS for the period 12/01/2024 - 02/01/2025

IDXThe data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data exchange (“IDX”) program of the Great Plains Regional MLS. 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. Real estate listings held by other brokerage firms are indicated by detailed information about them such as the name of the listing firms. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright © 2025 Great Plains REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Last updated on: 2/22/2025, 12:20:53 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
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
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 2/22/2025, 12:20:52 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.