Johnston’s home values have eased over the past year, with typical values down about 10.53 percent compared with last year. That is a steeper decline than Polk County overall, where values are down about 4.33 percent year over year. Even with this drop, Johnston’s typical home value of about $374,000 is still noticeably higher than the county’s $275,999.50.
In February 2026, sellers priced homes around a median of $356,700 while typical values tracked slightly higher. Homes spent a long time on the market at a median of 121 days, rising more than 100 percent from the prior month but still a bit lower than a year ago. Inventory reached 105 homes, up 16.67 percent year over year, with roughly 5.5 months of supply indicating a seller’s market despite softer price trends. About 26.67 percent of listings saw a price drop, and homes sold for about 97.99 percent of list price, with none selling above asking.
Looking ahead to March 2026, typical values in Johnston are projected around $350,250, while the median list price is expected to edge up to about $372,700 and inventory to hold near 103 homes. Those patterns suggest sellers may continue to test higher list prices as buyers gain more options and time to decide. With pending sales down 14.71 percent year over year and new listings up 3.7 percent, both sides face tradeoffs in timing and pricing. Buyers and sellers in Johnston can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help connecting them with an agent who understands these dynamics.
