The Capitol East housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Capitol East was $120K last month, down 20.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Capitol East is $146, up 13.2% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Capitol East today?
In April 2025, Capitol East home prices were down 20.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $120K. On average, homes in Capitol East sell after 40 days on the market compared to 62 days last year. There were 6 homes sold in April this year, down from 9 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$119,500
-20.9% YoY | Apr 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Apr 2025
Growth
% YoY
Capitol East, IA
$119,500
-20.9%
United States
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How hot is the Capitol East housing market?
Capitol East is very competitive. Homes sell in 21 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 12 months
Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 21 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 12% above list price and go pending in around 5 days.
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Climate's impact on Capitol East housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Capitol East.
Flood Factor - Minor
4% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Capitol East has a minor risk of flooding. 1 properties in Capitol East are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 4% of all properties in Capitol East. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
60% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Capitol East has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 647 properties in Capitol East that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 60% of all properties in Capitol East.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Capitol East has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Capitol East is most at risk from tornadoes. 1,062 properties in Capitol East have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.