The Northwest housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Northwest was $157K last month, up 8.3% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Northwest is $143, down 4.3% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Northwest today?
In April 2025, Northwest home prices were up 8.3% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $157K. On average, homes in Northwest sell after 48 days on the market compared to 8 days last year. There were 8 homes sold in April this year, up from 7 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$157,000
+8.3% YoY | Apr 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Apr 2025
Growth
% YoY
Northwest, IA
$157,000
+8.3%
United States
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How hot is the Northwest housing market?
Northwest is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 42 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
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 42 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 23 days.
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Climate's impact on Northwest housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Northwest.
Flood Factor - Major
19% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Northwest has a major risk of flooding. 202 properties in Northwest are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 19% of all properties in Northwest. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
58% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Northwest has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 684 properties in Northwest that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 58% of all properties in Northwest.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Northwest has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Northwest is most at risk from hurricanes. 1,173 properties in Northwest have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.