Urbandale Housing Market Report December 2024•Polk County, Iowa

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Housing Prices in Urbandale, IA

How much do homes in Urbandale, IA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Urbandale, 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

Urbandale is a Seller's Market

Difference Since December 2023

At the same time last year, Urbandale was a Neutral Market.

Insight

Urbandale 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.
$349,822$221/SqFt
+$24,839
+7.6%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Urbandale have sold for 7.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Urbandale was $349,822 in December 2024, up 7.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $221.

Median Sold Price By City

Median Sold Price By City
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
Grimes
+7.7%
Urbandale
+7.6%
Webster Township
+5.4%
Clive
-1.7%
Walnut Township
-5.8%

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.
BedsDec 2023Dec 2024Change YoY
1--
N/A
2$183K$199.9K
+9.2%
3$298.5K$304.9K
+2.2%
4$395K$424.9K
+7.6%
5$598.5K$628.9K
+5.1%

Summary: Urbandale housing price by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +9.2%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +2.2%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +7.6%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +5.1%.

Housing supply in Urbandale, IA

How many homes are available in Urbandale, 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
351Last MonthDec 2024
3932 months agoNov 2024
-10.7 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Summary: The Urbandale real estate market had 351 homes for sale in Dec 2024, a 10.7 % decrease compared to Nov 2024.

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
63Last MonthDec 2024
672 months agoNov 2024
-6.0 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

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.
BedsNov 2024Dec 2024Change MoM
100
0.0%
25347
-11.3%
311093
-15.5%
4142128
-9.9%
58883
-5.7%

Summary: Urbandale housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -11.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -15.5%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -9.9%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -5.7%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Urbandale, 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 Price10 Homes

At Asking Price12 Homes

Under Asking Price41 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Urbandale, you may be able to get a good deal. 65.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 63 homes were sold or pending in Urbandale in December 2024, down by 6.0% month-over-month. Of the 63 sold homes, 65% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and and 16% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Urbandale, IA

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days25 Homes

30 – 90 Days21 Homes

Over 90 Days17 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During December 2024, 63 homes were sold in Urbandale; 40% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 27% 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
72 DaysThis YearDec 2024
41 Days1 year agoDec 2023
+75.1 %
Change YoYDec 2023 – Dec 2024

Summary: Homes in Urbandale had an average listing age of 72 days in Dec 2024, up by 75.1% compared to the previous year.

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