Rock Rapids, IA Housing Market

The Rock Rapids housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Rock Rapids was $156K last month, down 43.6% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Rock Rapids is $86, down 11.3% since last year.

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Rock Rapids Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Rock Rapids today?

$156K

Sale Price

-43.6%
since last year

$86

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

-11.3%
since last year

Under List Price

Days on Market

33.5

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Rock Rapids housing market?

Rock Rapids is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 33.5 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 34 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 14 days.

Compare With Nearby Cities

Luverne

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 62 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 18 days.

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Rock Rapids Migration & Relocation Trends

No data on migration and relocation available in this area right now

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Recently sold homes

SOLD JUN 13, 2025
$156,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2 baths
1,805 sq ft
608 S Union St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
List Price
$154,900
Sale to List
1% over list
Days on Market
45 days
608 S Union St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
SOLD MAY 30, 2025
$355,000 Last Sold Price
5 beds
3.5 baths
3,608 sq ft
1001 S Second Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
List Price
$379,000
Sale to List
6% under list
Days on Market
218 days
1001 S Second Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
SOLD MAY 30, 2025
$306,000 Last Sold Price
5 beds
2 baths
2,870 sq ft
1001 S Greene St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
List Price
$320,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
52 days
1001 S Greene St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
SOLD MAY 1, 2025
$305,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2.5 baths
3,275 sq ft
301 S Union St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
List Price
$305,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
78 days
301 S Union St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
SOLD APR 21, 2025
$229,000 Last Sold Price
1 bed
3 baths
2,166 sq ft
309 S Dickinson, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
List Price
$229,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
42 days
309 S Dickinson, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
SOLD MAR 31, 2025
$120,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,696 sq ft
709 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
List Price
$132,620
Sale to List
10% under list
Days on Market
153 days
709 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
SOLD MAR 12, 2025
$102,500
—beds
2 baths
1,820 sq ft
1002 S Story St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
List Price
—
Sale to List
—
Days on Market
—
1002 S Story St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
SOLD MAR 7, 2025
$270,000
—beds
1 bath
2,223 sq ft
1964 Fir Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
List Price
—
Sale to List
—
Days on Market
—
1964 Fir Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
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Schools in Rock Rapids

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Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

8/10 Central Lyon Elementary School Public • PreK-6	433 Students	N/A
NR Central Lyon Middle School Public • 5-8	232 Students	N/A

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Rock Rapids housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Rock Rapids.

Wind Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Minor

63% of properties are at minor risk of heat over the next 30 years

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