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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 53,019 residential properties sold. As of June 2025, the median price for a single-family home is $200,000, with a median AVM value of $226,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 26,734 involuntary liens on 23,214 properties, 269 in pre-foreclosure, and 888,036 properties with more than 50% equity in Iowa. The market also includes 600,402 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
1,249,853
Total Home Sales
53,019 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$200,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
25.37%
Current Pre-foreclosures
269
% of Properties in Distress
0.02%
Total Involuntary Liens
26,734
% of High Equity Homes
71.05%
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 Okoboji ($806,000), Cumming ($597,500), 51355 ($806,000), and 50061 ($592,000), 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.