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Council Bluffs, IA

Aggregate real estate market report across all ZIPs in scope
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
170
⇧ 5.6% vs 161 last year
Pending
80
47% pending ratio
Median Price
$252,994
⇧ 4.4% vs $242,304 last year
Average Price
$280,668
⇩ 7.6% vs $303,840 last year
Days on Market
54.9
⇧ 45.6% vs 38 days last year

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Council Bluffs, IA real estate market currently shows 170 active listings, with 80 pending sales. Homes are averaging 54.9 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 taking longer to sell, averaging 54.9 days on market compared to 37.7 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 4.4% year-over-year, from $242,304 to $252,994.

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Included Areas

Council Bluffs: 51501, 51502, 51503

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 3  ·  Population: 72,481  ·  Median household income: $66,297

Typical home value: $178,522  ·  Homeownership rate: 66.4%

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