Active Listings
212
⇩ 5.8% vs 225 last year
Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Ames, IA real estate market currently shows 212 active listings, with 88 pending sales. Homes are averaging 40.5 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 40.5 days on market compared to 49.3 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 1.9% year-over-year, from $403,702 to $411,388.
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Population: 71,183 · Density: 426.8/mi² · Median household income: $54,226
Typical home value: $241,691 · Homeownership: 40.9%
Iowa State Center: 50011