Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The MAXWELL, IA real estate market (50161) currently shows 7 active listings, with 5 pending sales. Homes are averaging 70 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 70 days on market compared to 63 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 33.2% year-over-year, from $486,625 to $325,000.
Population: 2,016 · Density: 9.8/mi² · Median household income: $81,836
Typical home value: $183,865 · Homeownership: 86.2%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50161 | Maxwell, IA 50161 | 0.0 mi | 9 | $3,947,265 | $352,425 | $438,585 |
| 50046 | Cambridge, IA 50046 | 7.0 mi | 7 | $2,024,750 | $230,000 | $289,250 |
| 50168 | Mingo, IA 50168 | 8.1 mi | 4 | $909,632 | $290,000 | $227,408 |
| 50127 | Ira, IA 50127 | 10.7 mi | 1 | $114,900 | $114,900 | $114,900 |
| 50124 | Huxley, IA 50124 | 10.9 mi | 31 | $13,356,598 | $373,725 | $430,858 |
| 50028 | Baxter, IA 50028 | 12.9 mi | 5 | $1,278,915 | $246,975 | $255,783 |
| 50244 | Slater, IA 50244 | 13.0 mi | 6 | $2,148,498 | $374,974 | $358,083 |
| 50169 | Mitchellville, IA 50169 | 13.5 mi | 11 | $3,368,475 | $242,900 | $306,225 |
| 50009 | Altoona, IA 50009 | 14.5 mi | 174 | $62,379,174 | $369,945 | $358,501 |
| 50243 | Sheldahl, IA 50243 | 15.4 mi | 4 | $1,249,900 | $312,475 | $312,475 |
| 50010 | Ames, IA 50010 | 16.1 mi | 65 | $28,229,825 | $327,500 | $434,305 |
| 50247 | State Center, IA 50247 | 16.8 mi | 13 | $3,734,900 | $200,000 | $287,300 |
| 50317 | Des Moines, IA 50317 | 17.8 mi | 227 | $52,359,593 | $213,750 | $230,659 |
As of September 2026, there are 7 active listings in MAXWELL, IA (zip code 50161), compared to 7 the prior year.
The median listing price in MAXWELL, IA 50161 is $325,000 as of September 2026, a 33.2% decrease from $486,625 the prior year.
Homes in MAXWELL, IA 50161 spend an average of 70 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 63 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, MAXWELL, IA 50161 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 70 days on market compared to 63 days last year.
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