The Central Iowa City housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Central Iowa City was $330K last month, up 28.4% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Central Iowa City is $171, down 14.5% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Central Iowa City today?
In January 2025, Central Iowa City home prices were up 28.4% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $330K. On average, homes in Central Iowa City sell after 48 days on the market compared to 35 days last year. There were 31 homes sold in January this year, down from 39 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$330,000
+28.4% YoY | Jan 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Jan 2025
Growth
% YoY
Central Iowa City, IA
$330,000
+28.4%
United States
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How hot is the Central Iowa City housing market?
Central Iowa City is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 45.5 days.
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Calculated over the last 6 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 46 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 29 days.
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Climate's impact on Central Iowa City housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Central Iowa City.
Flood Factor - Minor
13% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Central Iowa City has a minor risk of flooding. 404 properties in Central Iowa City are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 13% of all properties in Central Iowa City. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
12% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Central Iowa City has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 642 properties in Central Iowa City that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 12% of all properties in Central Iowa City.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Central Iowa City has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Central Iowa City is most at risk from hurricanes. 5,167 properties in Central 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
Central Iowa City has a moderate risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 99% of homes in Central Iowa City have a Moderate Heat Factor®.
Central Iowa City is expected to see a 128% increase in the number of days over 105ºF over the next 30 years. Central Iowa City is expected to experience 7