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Council Bluffs, IA

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Buyer's Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The Council Bluffs, IA real estate market currently shows 196 active listings, with 112 pending sales. Homes are averaging 28.8 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 22 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 28.8 days on market compared to 28.5 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 4.6% year-over-year, from $281,508 to $268,647.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 72,481  ·  Density: 339.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $66,297

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

Included Areas

Council Bluffs: 51501, 51502, 51503

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
196
⇧ 12.6% vs 174 last year
Pending
112
57% pending ratio
Median Price
$268,647
⇩ 4.6% vs $281,508 last year
Average Price
$285,006
⇩ 7.4% vs $307,827 last year
Days on Market
28.8
⇧ 1.1% vs 29 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$169
⇧ 5.4% vs $160/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,599 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

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Average Price
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Active Listings
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