The South Iowa City housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in South Iowa City was $263K last month, up 27.6% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in South Iowa City is $155, up 3.0% since last year.
What is the housing market like in South Iowa City today?
In May 2025, South Iowa City home prices were up 27.6% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $263K. On average, homes in South Iowa City sell after 47 days on the market compared to 38 days last year. There were 33 homes sold in May this year, up from 24 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$262,500
+27.6% YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
South Iowa City, IA
$262,500
+27.6%
United States
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How hot is the South Iowa City housing market?
South Iowa City is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 44 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 3 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 44 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 28 days.
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Climate's impact on South Iowa City housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in South Iowa City.
Flood Factor - Minor
10% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
South Iowa City has a minor risk of flooding. 162 properties in South Iowa City are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 10% of all properties in South Iowa City. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
57% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
South Iowa City has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 1,491 properties in South Iowa City that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 57% of all properties in South Iowa City.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
South Iowa City has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. South Iowa City is most at risk from hurricanes. 2,578 properties in South Iowa City have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
99% of properties are at moderate
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
South Iowa City has a moderate risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 99% of homes in South Iowa City have a Moderate Heat Factor®.
South Iowa City is expected to see a 128% increase in the number of days over 105ºF over the next 30 years. South Iowa City is expected to experience 7