Active Listings
189
⇩ 2.1% vs 193 last year
Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Ames, IA real estate market currently shows 189 active listings, with 90 pending sales. Homes are averaging 38.7 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 38.7 days on market compared to 43.3 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 4.2% year-over-year, from $421,534 to $404,040.
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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