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County Overview

Story County, Iowa

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
257
⇧ 6.6%
Pending
106
41% pending ratio
Median Price
$357,710
⇩ 5.7%
Average Price
$414,570
⇩ 8%
Days on Market
80
⇩ 3.8%

Market Analysis

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

The Story County, Iowa real estate market currently shows 257 active listings, with 106 pending sales. Homes are averaging 80 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 80 days on market compared to 83.2 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5.7% year-over-year, from $379,450 to $357,710.

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Included Areas

Ames: 50010, 50014

Union Drive: 50012, 50013

Iowa State Center: 50011

Cambridge: 50046

Collins: 50055

Colo: 50056

Gilbert: 50105

Huxley: 50124

Kelley: 50134

McCallsburg: 50154

Nevada: 50201

Roland: 50236

Story City: 50248

Zearing: 50278

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 16  ·  Population: 97,544  ·  Median household income: $63,243

Typical home value: $231,484  ·  Homeownership rate: 51.6%

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