Active Listings
221
⇧ 4.2% vs 212 last year
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Ames, IA real estate market currently shows 221 active listings, with 68 pending sales. Homes are averaging 52.4 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 52.4 days on market compared to 70.2 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 4.5% year-over-year, from $393,891 to $376,027.
Population: 71,183 · Density: 426.8/mi² · Median household income: $54,226
Typical home value: $241,691 · Homeownership: 40.9%
Iowa State Center: 50011