Is Grimes, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Grimes is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2022

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Grimes, IA

How much do homes in Grimes, IA cost?

Median Sold Price

$335,000

$222/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2022

-$1,666(-0.5%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Grimes has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Grimes was $335,000 in November 2023, down 0.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $222.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2022Nov 2023CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $178K$179K
+0.6%
3 $300K$288.5K
-3.8%
4 $389K$389.5K
0.1%
5+ $499.5K$579K
+15.9%

Summary: Grimes housing prices by bedroom type for November 2023 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Walnut Township
+3.8%
Webster Township
+3.5%
Urbandale
+3.1%
Johnston
+2.7%
Grimes
-0.5%

Housing Supply in Grimes, IA

How many homes are available in Grimes, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2023Nov 2023CHANGE
103101-1.9%

Summary: The Grimes real estate market had 101 homes for sale in November 2023, a 1.9% decrease compared to October 2023.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Nov 2023CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 1311
-15.4%
3 3934
-12.8%
4 3538
+8.6%
5+ 1618
+12.5%

Summary: The Grimes housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2023 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 15.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 12.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2023Nov 2023CHANGE
1513-13.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Grimes, expect to pay close to the asking price. 61.5% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 13 homes were sold or pending in Grimes in November 2023, down by 13.3% month-over-month. Of the 13 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 62% were sold at asking, and 8% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Grimes, IA

How long does it take to sell a home in Grimes, IA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2022Nov 2023CHANGE
28 Days23 Days-18.5%

Summary: Homes in Grimes had an average of 23 days on market in Nov 2023, down by 18.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

10 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2023, 13 homes were sold in Grimes; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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