Council Bluffs, IA Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Council Bluffs, IA is $220,000, up 16.6% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 35 days with 85 active listings. The market is currently a seller's market.
$220,000median sale price
Is Council Bluffs a buyer's or seller's market?
Council Bluffs, IA is currently a seller's market, based on 2.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 35 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
43
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
35
Average pace
Active listings
85
2.0 months supply
Sale-to-list
97.4%
Below asking
Council Bluffs, IA market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $220,000 |
| Median list price | $243,450 |
| Year-over-year price change | +16.6% |
| Average days on market | 35 days |
| Active inventory | 85 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 97.4% |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Council Bluffs housing market is currently classified as a seller's market with a median sale price of $220,000. Prices have risen 16.6% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 35 days on market, indicating 2.0 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 Council Bluffs
There are currently 85 homes listed for sale in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The median listing price is $243K.
Active listings
85
Homes on market
Median list price
$243K
Avg. days on market
35
Days until sale
New this week
62
Newly listed
Top public schools in Council Bluffs
17 schools tracked · 11,188 students
The largest public schools serving Council Bluffs, 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.
Abraham Lincoln High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,358 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,206 students
Lewis Central Senior High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,002 students
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 914 students
Titan Hill Intermediate School
Grades 2-5 · 910 students
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 866 students
Lewis Central Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 730 students
E A Kreft Primary School
Grades PK-1 · 504 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Council Bluffs?
The median home sale price in Council Bluffs is $220,000, up 16.6% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Council Bluffs?
Homes typically spend 35 days on market before going under contract.
Is Council Bluffs a buyer's or seller's market?
With 2.0 months of supply, Council Bluffs is currently a seller's market.
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