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COLLINS, IA 50055

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Story County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The COLLINS, IA real estate market (50055) currently shows 5 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 119 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 119 days on market compared to 55 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 38.3% year-over-year, from $457,475 to $282,400.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 1,260  ·  Density: 9.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $92,292

Typical home value: $202,727  ·  Homeownership: 78.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
5
⇩ 16.7% vs 6 last year
Pending
2
40% pending ratio
Median Price
$282,400
⇩ 38.3% vs $457,475 last year
Average Price
$241,297
⇩ 54.7% vs $532,613 last year
Days on Market
119
⇧ 116.4% vs 55 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$175
⇩ 23.2% vs $228/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,160 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 5 this year vs 6 last year
  • Days on market: 119 now vs 55 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $282,400 (-38.3% YoY)
  • Average: $241,297 (-54.7% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 20.2 miles — 641 listings ($258,551,372 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50055Collins, IA 500550.0 mi3$503,250$176,250$167,750
50168Mingo, IA 501687.5 mi4$909,632$290,000$227,408
50028Baxter, IA 500288.5 mi5$1,278,915$246,975$255,783
50247State Center, IA 5024711.2 mi13$3,734,900$200,000$287,300
50046Cambridge, IA 5004612.1 mi7$2,024,750$230,000$289,250
50073Elkhart, IA 5007313.7 mi12$13,248,180$338,875$1,104,015
50035Bondurant, IA 5003514.1 mi85$34,157,760$375,120$401,856
50169Mitchellville, IA 5016916.1 mi11$3,368,475$242,900$306,225
50007Alleman, IA 5000717.0 mi2$814,000$407,000$407,000
50021Ankeny, IA 5002118.3 mi321$135,130,086$362,248$420,966
50278Zearing, IA 5027818.5 mi3$502,350$167,450$167,450
50009Altoona, IA 5000918.9 mi174$62,379,174$369,945$358,501
50134Kelley, IA 5013420.2 mi1$499,900$499,900$499,900

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in COLLINS, IA 50055?

As of September 2026, there are 5 active listings in COLLINS, IA (zip code 50055), compared to 6 the prior year.

What is the median home price in COLLINS, IA 50055?

The median listing price in COLLINS, IA 50055 is $282,400 as of September 2026, a 38.3% decrease from $457,475 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in COLLINS, IA?

Homes in COLLINS, IA 50055 spend an average of 119 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 55 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in COLLINS, IA 50055?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, COLLINS, IA 50055 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 119 days on market compared to 55 days last year.

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