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IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 52245

Bel Air · Buena Vista · Conway's · Court Hill · Dean Oakes · East Iowa City · Edgewater · Far Horizons · First and Rochester · Forest Glen of Sherwood Forest · Hickory Heights · Hickory Hill Ridge · Highland Woods · Highlander · Idylwild · Iowa City · Irish Tract · Linden Park · Meadow Ridge · Morningside · Mount Shrader · Oak Woods · Oakbrooke Place · Oakes Meadow · Pleasant Place · Raphael Place · Ridgewood · Rochester · Rochester Heights · Scott Boulevard East · Stone Bridge Estates · Surrey Hills · The Peninsula · Tudor Park · Vista Park Village · Washington Park · West Bel Air · Windsor Heights · Windsor Ridge · Windsor West

Market Analysis

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

The IOWA CITY, IA real estate market (52245) currently shows 124 active listings, with 53 pending sales. Homes are averaging 49 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 49 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 9.3% year-over-year, from $350,000 to $382,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 22,088  ·  Density: 1,015.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $75,455

Typical home value: $279,254  ·  Homeownership: 61.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
124
⇩ 3.1% vs 128 last year
Pending
53
43% pending ratio
Median Price
$382,500
⇧ 9.3% vs $350,000 last year
Average Price
$438,624
⇧ 6.9% vs $410,383 last year
Days on Market
49
⇧ 25.6% vs 39 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$194
⇧ 6% vs $183/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,060 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 124 this year vs 128 last year
  • Days on market: 49 now vs 39 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $382,500 (+9.3% YoY)
  • Average: $438,624 (+6.9% 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 21.7 miles — 479 listings ($200,217,896 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
52245Iowa City, IA 522450.0 mi119$50,550,010$355,000$424,790
52246Iowa City, IA 522464.9 mi136$49,434,640$304,900$363,490
52235Hills, IA 522357.1 mi2$614,990$307,495$307,495
52333Solon, IA 523339.3 mi69$40,035,456$528,925$580,224
52358West Branch, IA 523589.7 mi29$11,059,817$333,725$381,373
52776West Liberty, IA 5277613.5 mi17$8,246,003$298,650$485,059
52327Riverside, IA 5232713.9 mi10$4,412,380$372,450$441,238
52247Kalona, IA 5224715.3 mi7$3,040,758$366,225$434,394
52253Lisbon, IA 5225317.6 mi9$2,485,917$215,600$276,213
52314Mount Vernon, IA 5231418.5 mi31$14,087,144$420,000$454,424
52772Tipton, IA 5277219.6 mi28$8,315,104$259,750$296,968
52306Mechanicsville, IA 5230620.4 mi7$1,287,377$187,375$183,911
52228Fairfax, IA 5222821.7 mi15$6,648,300$466,225$443,220

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in IOWA CITY, IA 52245?

As of March 2026, there are 124 active listings in IOWA CITY, IA (zip code 52245), compared to 128 the prior year.

What is the median home price in IOWA CITY, IA 52245?

The median listing price in IOWA CITY, IA 52245 is $382,500 as of March 2026, a 9.3% increase from $350,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in IOWA CITY, IA 52245 spend an average of 49 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 39 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in IOWA CITY, IA 52245?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, IOWA CITY, IA 52245 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 49 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in IOWA CITY, IA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in IOWA CITY, IA 52245 save an estimated $7,650 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $382,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.