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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Linn County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, Linn County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Linn County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Linn County, IA

How much do homes in Linn County, IA cost?

Median Sold Price

$209,401

$127/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$14,560(+7.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Linn County have sold for 7.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Linn County was $209,401 in April 2024, up 7.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $127.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $80K$109.9K
+37.4%
2 $135K$145K
+7.4%
3 $189.8K$199.9K
+5.3%
4 $277.6K$294.8K
+6.2%
5+ $430K$436.3K
+1.5%

Summary: Linn County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 37.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Jones County
+12.5%
Johnson County
+10.4%
Linn County
+7.5%
Benton County
+5.1%
Cedar County
+4.2%

Housing Supply in Linn County, IA

How many homes are available in Linn County, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
827878+6.2%

Summary: The Linn County real estate market had 878 homes for sale in April 2024, a 6.2% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 1012
+20.0%
2 155165
+6.5%
3 375399
+6.4%
4 195209
+7.2%
5+ 9293
+1.1%

Summary: The Linn County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
213209-1.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

90 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

64 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

55 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Linn County, you may be able to get a good deal. 43.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 209 homes were sold or pending in Linn County in April 2024, down by 1.9% month-over-month. Of the 209 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 31% were sold at asking, and 26% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Linn County, IA

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
30 Days29 Days-3.5%

Summary: Homes in Linn County had an average of 29 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 3.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

146 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

36 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

22 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 209 homes were sold in Linn County; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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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