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Iowa Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Iowa saw 63,450 residential properties sold. As of July 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $215,000, with a median AVM value of $236,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 33,738 involuntary liens on 28,879 properties, 680 in pre-foreclosure, and 869,091 properties with more than 50% equity in Iowa. The market also includes 556,976 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
1,248,954
Total Home Sales
63,450 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$215,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
27.25%
Current Pre-foreclosures
680
% of Properties in Distress
0.05%
Total Involuntary Liens
33,738
% of High Equity Homes
69.59%
Iowa Real Estate Markets
The cities and zip codes listed below represent the highest-value real estate markets in Iowa based strictly on median home sale prices. Leading markets include Ellston ($664,000), Okoboji ($656,000), 50074 ($658,500), and 51355 ($656,000), which consistently rank among the state's highest value residential areas over the past 12 months. These locations showcase the top-tier property markets across Iowa. Search other nearby counties to discover their top markets.