Ames, IA Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Ames, IA is $341,000, up 4.5% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 29 days with 73 active listings. The market is currently a seller's market.
$341,000median sale price
Is Ames a buyer's or seller's market?
Ames, IA is currently a seller's market, based on 2.4 months of supply and homes selling in about 29 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
30
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
29
Average pace
Active listings
73
2.4 months supply
Sale-to-list
98.2%
Below asking
Ames, IA market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $341,000 |
| Median list price | $324,950 |
| Year-over-year price change | +4.5% |
| Average days on market | 29 days |
| Active inventory | 73 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.4 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.2% |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Ames housing market is currently classified as a seller's market with a median sale price of $341,000. Prices have risen 4.5% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 29 days on market, indicating 2.4 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.
Market trends
Homes for sale in Ames
There are currently 73 homes listed for sale in Ames, Iowa. The median listing price is $325K.
Active listings
73
Homes on market
Median list price
$325K
Avg. days on market
29
Days until sale
New this week
40
Newly listed
Top public schools in Ames
8 schools tracked · 4,701 students
The largest public schools serving Ames, IA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Ames High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,427 students
Ames Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 1,032 students
Fellows Elementary School
Grades K-5 · 518 students
Edwards Elementary School
Grades K-5 · 439 students
Sawyer Elementary School
Grades K-5 · 375 students
Meeker Elementary School
Grades K-5 · 365 students
Mitchell Elementary School
Grades K-5 · 296 students
Northwood Pre-School
Grades PK-K · 249 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Explore nearby cities in IA
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Ames?
The median home sale price in Ames is $341,000, up 4.5% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Ames?
Homes typically spend 29 days on market before going under contract.
Is Ames a buyer's or seller's market?
With 2.4 months of supply, Ames is currently a seller's market.
Pre-launch · for real estate professionals
Reserve a slot on this page
Get your brokerage in front of buyers actively shopping this city on the Ames, IA market page when featured listings launch in the next 1-2 weeks. One brokerage slot per page, billed monthly once live.
$100 / month
Reserve slotGet Ames market alerts
Weekly updates on prices, inventory, and trends. Free forever.