Is Dallas County, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Dallas County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since February 2022

At the same time last year, Dallas County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Dallas County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

How much do homes in Dallas County, IA cost?

Median Sold Price

$336,263

$213/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since February 2022

+$36,002(+12.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Dallas County have sold for 12% more than they did a year ago.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2022Feb 2023%
1 $90K$165K
+83.3%
2 $165K$172.5K
+4.5%
3 $268K$293.5K
+9.5%
4 $370K$394.3K
+6.6%
5+ $501.9K$530.7K
+5.7%

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Boone County
+12.9%
Dallas County
+12.0%
Guthrie County
+11.3%
Polk County
+6.1%
Madison County
+2.6%

How many homes are available in Dallas County, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jan 2023Feb 2023%
449460+2.4%

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJan 2023Feb 2023%
1 00
0.0%
2 2730
+11.1%
3 181172
-5.0%
4 179197
+10.1%
5+ 6261
-1.6%

Number of Homes Sold

Jan 2023Feb 2023%
4947-4.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

20 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

17 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Dallas County, you may be able to get a good deal. 42.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Average Sale Time

Feb 2022Feb 2023%
40 Days72 Days+80.7%

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

21 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

14 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Dallas County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

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35 Ford Ln, Waukee, IA 50263

$564,900

5

1

1,898 SqFt

35 Ford Ln, Waukee IA, 50263

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Precision

#669865

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650 NE Traverse Dr, Waukee, IA 50263

$449,000

5

3 Full, 1 Partial

2,115 SqFt

650 NE Traverse Dr, Waukee IA, 50263

Listing Office:

Simply Better Realty, LLC

#669809

MLS logo
1420 Linden Cir, Adel, IA 50003

$419,900

5

1

1,858 SqFt

1420 Linden Cir, Adel IA, 50003

Listing Office:

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

#669881

MLS logo
115 Ashland Ct, Waukee, IA 50263

$280,000

3

1

1,284 SqFt

115 Ashland Ct, Waukee IA, 50263

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Precision

#669816

MLS logo
17130 Blue Sage Ln, Urbandale, IA 50323

$300,000

3

1 Full, 1 Partial

1,618 SqFt

17130 Blue Sage Ln, Urbandale IA, 50323

Listing Office:

1 Percent Lists, Dream Street

#669866

MLS logo
502 Ironwood Ave, Woodward, IA 50276

$266,900

3

1 Full, 1 Partial

1,448 SqFt

502 Ironwood Ave, Woodward IA, 50276

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Precision

#669619

MLS logo
80 Prairie Bluff Dr, Waukee, IA 50263

$434,990

4

2

1,635 SqFt

80 Prairie Bluff Dr, Waukee IA, 50263

Listing Office:

DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC

#669836

MLS logo
70 Prairie Bluff Dr, Waukee, IA 50263

$409,990

3

1

1,635 SqFt

70 Prairie Bluff Dr, Waukee IA, 50263

Listing Office:

DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC

#669835

MLS logo
325 NW Charlestown Ln, Waukee, IA 50263

$319,990

4

1 Full, 1 Partial

1,767 SqFt

325 NW Charlestown Ln, Waukee IA, 50263

Listing Office:

DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC

#669834

MLS logo
319 NW Charlestown Ln, Waukee, IA 50263

$319,990

4

1 Full, 1 Partial

1,767 SqFt

319 NW Charlestown Ln, Waukee IA, 50263

Listing Office:

DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC

#669831

MLS logo
1355 SE Florence Dr Unit 501, Waukee, IA 50263

$155,000

2

1

968 SqFt

1355 SE Florence Dr Unit 501, Waukee IA, 50263

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Revolution

#669823

MLS logo
1908 Southbridge Dr, Adel, IA 50003

$360,000

3

1

1,420 SqFt

1908 Southbridge Dr, Adel IA, 50003

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Concepts

#669819

MLS logo

About Dallas County, IA

Dallas County, IA has 460 homes on the market. The inventory of homes for sale in Dallas County, IA between January 2023 and February 2023 increased by 2.4%. In February 2023 median list price was $336,263 and the average listing age was 72 days. From January 2023 through February 2023, the following changes in listing prices were observed in this housing market: prices of 1 bedroom properties increased by 83.3%, 2 bedrooms properties became 4.5% more expensive, prices of 3 bedrooms properties went up by 9.5%, prices of 4 bedrooms properties went up by 6.6%, 5 bedrooms properties became 5.7% more expensive. The following changes in the number of homes for sale were observed in this housing market: volume of 1 bedroom homes stayed the same, 2 bedrooms homes became 11.1% more available, number of 3 bedrooms homes decreased by 5%, 4 bedrooms homes inventory increased by 10.1%, volume of 5 bedrooms homes went down by 1.6%. While more than 10 listings in Dallas County, IA in February 2023 were sold above asking price, there were more than 17 listings sold at asking price, and more than 20 were sold below.

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Based on information from Des Moines MLS for the period 03/01/2021 - 03/01/2023

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2023 Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. All Rights Reserved
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Last updated on: 3/29/2023, 10:20:57 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

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