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MARTENSDALE, IA 50160

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Warren County
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The MARTENSDALE, IA real estate market (50160) currently shows 2 active listings. Homes are averaging 37 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 selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 38.2% year-over-year, from $186,225 to $257,450.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 579  ·  Density: 607.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $46,786

Typical home value: $155,372  ·  Homeownership: 74.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
2
⇩ 33.3% vs 3 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$257,450
⇧ 38.2% vs $186,225 last year
Average Price
$257,450
⇧ 38.2% vs $186,225 last year
Days on Market
37
⇩ 35.1% vs 57 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$181
⇩ 0.5% vs $182/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,421 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 2 this year vs 3 last year
  • Days on market: 37 now vs 57 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $257,450 (+38.2% YoY)
  • Average: $257,450 (+38.2% 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 16.9 miles — 807 listings ($345,080,260 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50160Martensdale, IA 501600.0 mi1$110,000$110,000$110,000
50211Norwalk, IA 502116.2 mi191$76,586,798$356,240$400,978
50218Patterson, IA 502187.4 mi5$1,124,750$224,950$224,950
50125Indianola, IA 501258.7 mi98$44,375,772$358,740$452,814
50321Des Moines, IA 5032112.0 mi32$15,598,976$444,925$487,468
50210New Virginia, IA 5021012.9 mi9$5,160,375$507,500$573,375
50266West Des Moines, IA 5026613.6 mi251$138,631,065$395,750$552,315
50320Des Moines, IA 5032013.9 mi86$26,075,974$303,725$303,209
50222Peru, IA 5022215.6 mi1$300,000$300,000$300,000
50047Carlisle, IA 5004715.8 mi26$9,581,364$310,850$368,514
50311Des Moines, IA 5031116.1 mi58$16,787,114$250,000$289,433
50303Des Moines, IA 5030316.8 mi1$299,000$299,000$299,000
50314Des Moines, IA 5031416.9 mi48$10,449,072$186,225$217,689

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in MARTENSDALE, IA 50160?

As of September 2026, there are 2 active listings in MARTENSDALE, IA (zip code 50160), compared to 3 the prior year.

What is the median home price in MARTENSDALE, IA 50160?

The median listing price in MARTENSDALE, IA 50160 is $257,450 as of September 2026, a 38.2% increase from $186,225 the prior year.

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

Homes in MARTENSDALE, IA 50160 spend an average of 37 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 57 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in MARTENSDALE, IA 50160?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, MARTENSDALE, IA 50160 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

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