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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503

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

Market Analysis

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

The COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA real estate market (51503) currently shows 163 active listings, with 74 pending sales. Homes are averaging 32 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 27 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 32 days on market compared to 34 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 10.4% year-over-year, from $286,500 to $316,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 37,081  ·  Density: 117.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $76,075

Typical home value: $227,971  ·  Homeownership: 67.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
163
⇧ 19.9% vs 136 last year
Pending
74
45% pending ratio
Median Price
$316,250
⇧ 10.4% vs $286,500 last year
Average Price
$356,241
⇧ 0.5% vs $354,360 last year
Days on Market
32
⇩ 5.9% vs 34 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$169
⇩ 1.7% vs $172/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,898 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 163 this year vs 136 last year
  • Days on market: 32 now vs 34 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $316,250 (+10.4% YoY)
  • Average: $356,241 (+0.5% 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 14.1 miles — 521 listings ($178,456,963 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
51503Council Bluffs, IA 515030.0 mi94$33,438,244$289,975$355,726
68108Omaha, NE 681088.0 mi40$10,383,240$210,600$259,581
68102Omaha, NE 681028.3 mi16$7,386,656$426,250$461,666
68005Bellevue, NE 680058.6 mi38$9,749,546$233,750$256,567
51575Treynor, IA 515759.2 mi3$1,566,750$522,250$522,250
68131Omaha, NE 6813110.0 mi41$12,430,790$233,350$303,190
51571Silver City, IA 5157110.5 mi1$339,000$339,000$339,000
51576Underwood, IA 5157610.8 mi3$825,000$275,000$275,000
68106Omaha, NE 6810611.7 mi54$17,494,758$304,250$323,977
68157Omaha, NE 6815711.9 mi9$3,165,966$310,000$351,774
68104Omaha, NE 6810412.4 mi100$23,336,600$214,625$233,366
51534Glenwood, IA 5153413.5 mi35$14,680,855$351,000$419,453
68133Papillion, NE 6813314.1 mi87$43,659,558$446,000$501,834

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503?

As of September 2026, there are 163 active listings in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA (zip code 51503), compared to 136 the prior year.

What is the median home price in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503?

The median listing price in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503 is $316,250 as of September 2026, a 10.4% increase from $286,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503 spend an average of 32 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 34 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 27 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 32 days on market compared to 34 days last year.

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