Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA real estate market (51501) currently shows 102 active listings, with 48 pending sales. Homes are averaging 38 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 38 days on market compared to 35 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 12.6% year-over-year, from $215,000 to $187,875.
Population: 35,400 · Density: 570.8/mi² · Median household income: $56,054
Typical home value: $126,724 · Homeownership: 65.1%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51501 | Council Bluffs, IA 51501 | 0.0 mi | 79 | $16,889,726 | $198,750 | $213,794 |
| 68102 | Omaha, NE 68102 | 3.6 mi | 16 | $7,386,656 | $426,250 | $461,666 |
| 68105 | Omaha, NE 68105 | 4.5 mi | 76 | $22,832,832 | $275,000 | $300,432 |
| 68131 | Omaha, NE 68131 | 5.1 mi | 41 | $12,430,790 | $233,350 | $303,190 |
| 51503 | Council Bluffs, IA 51503 | 5.2 mi | 94 | $33,438,244 | $289,975 | $355,726 |
| 68005 | Bellevue, NE 68005 | 6.0 mi | 38 | $9,749,546 | $233,750 | $256,567 |
| 68106 | Omaha, NE 68106 | 6.5 mi | 54 | $17,494,758 | $304,250 | $323,977 |
| 68132 | Omaha, NE 68132 | 6.9 mi | 44 | $33,745,976 | $418,625 | $766,954 |
| 68104 | Omaha, NE 68104 | 7.9 mi | 100 | $23,336,600 | $214,625 | $233,366 |
| 68127 | Omaha, NE 68127 | 9.2 mi | 23 | $6,595,986 | $284,875 | $286,782 |
| 68123 | Bellevue, NE 68123 | 9.5 mi | 66 | $26,056,932 | $398,750 | $394,802 |
| 68133 | Papillion, NE 68133 | 10.0 mi | 87 | $43,659,558 | $446,000 | $501,834 |
| 68128 | La Vista, NE 68128 | 10.5 mi | 36 | $12,566,736 | $279,725 | $349,076 |
As of September 2026, there are 102 active listings in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA (zip code 51501), compared to 101 the prior year.
The median listing price in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501 is $187,875 as of September 2026, a 12.6% decrease from $215,000 the prior year.
Homes in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501 spend an average of 38 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 35 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 38 days on market compared to 35 days last year.
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