“Matt did a great job on selling my property. The advertising was excellent and didn't need to lower the price”
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State Center real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the State Center real estate market. *
Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Median sale price
$215K
+28%
from Q2 '26
Median list price
$203K
+5.7%
from Q2 '26
Active listings
15
+15%
from Q2 '26
Homes sold
6
No change
from Q2 '26
New pendings
9
+29%
from Q2 '26
New listings
11
+38%
from Q2 '26
Quarterly Pricing Trends for State Center
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for State Center
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for State Center
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for State Center
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for State Center
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for State Center
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
17
Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jul 2026 - Sep 2026).
State Center is currently tilted toward sellers, with the market gauge showing a seller’s market. Inventory sits at about 3.2 months of supply, which is higher than a year ago but still below a clear buyer’s market. Homes typically go under contract in 19 days in this rolling three-month view, signaling buyers are acting quickly.
Prices show mixed signals over the past year. The typical home value over the latest three-month period is down around 9 percent year over year, yet median list prices are slightly higher than a year ago and have edged up recently. At the same time, more options are reaching the market, with active listings up by about half compared with last year and new listings rising close to 60 percent. Pending sales have climbed more than 80 percent year over year, indicating stronger buyer activity even as pricing adjusts.
Looking at how homes are selling, properties are trading close to list price, with the average sale-to-list ratio just under 97 percent. No recent sales closed above list price in this period, a contrast to earlier stretches when a share of homes fetched more than asking. With this blend of improving inventory, brisk days on market, and moderating prices, buyers and sellers in State Center can both benefit from working with an Agent Pronto–recommended real estate agent who understands these shifts.
Learn more about what State Center has to offer.
State Center offers residents a close-knit community with convenient local amenities, strong schools, safe neighborhoods, plentiful parks and recreation, and engaging hometown events that make daily life comfortable and welcoming.
State Center stands apart from larger neighbors like Marshalltown and Ames with its compact, historic downtown and strong small-town identity. Known as the “Rose Capital of Iowa,” the community takes pride in local traditions and a walkable core where residents actually know the shop owners and their neighbors.
Life here centers on community events and everyday connections. The Rose Garden and Central Park host festivals and gatherings, and the restored brick Main Street offers local dining and services without losing its historic look. Families appreciate the close-knit environment and the presence of West Marshall High School, along with quick access to amenities along Highway 30.
Outdoor time is easy to find, whether you are at the State Center swimming pool or making a short trip to trails and recreation in Story County. The local State Center Public Library supports year-round learning and community programs for all ages.
Whether you are planning to buy your first home here, move up, or sell and relocate, timing and preparation matter in a smaller market like State Center. An experienced local agent can help you sort through inventory, pricing, and marketing so you are ready when the right opportunity appears. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with the State Center real estate professionals best suited to their goals.
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“He did an outstanding job for just starting in the business. He sold my house in under a month of being on the market. He then helped me search the surrounding area to find my current home.”
Realty One Group Realty One Movement
“As a first time buyer, I was nervous of what to expect from a realtor. Rob absolutely exceeded my expectations of real estate agents— from the first day we met I could tell he genuinely cared about the state of the homes we looked at. He got me an awesome basket of gifts on closing day filled with home essentials. Thank you Rob! You’re excellent!”
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
“Amazing!! Highly recommend!! Went above and beyond and really took the time to help us from start to finish. If you're looking for someone to help you with buying or selling don't hesitate to contact Jordan!”
RE/MAX Revolution
“Lacie was amazing throughout the whole buying experience as a first-time home owner. She made every effort to keep me informed during our buying process and shown her expertise when any questions arose. When there were some questions she couldn't answer she was able to defer me to the appriorate subject-matter expert whether it was an electrician for electrical questions/work to inspection questions. She was absolutely fantastic to work with and would highly recommend her to friends and family that are looking to buy/sell now and later! Thank you Lacie Shelby for working with my partner and I. Thank you even more for making our first home purchase worth it!”
Iowa Realty
“Wendy Beal was knowledgeable and very proffesional. Her familiarity of the Ankeny market and current trends were of great help in setting the strategy for selling our home. We would highly recommend Wendy Beal for anybody looking to buy or sell in central Iowa.”
Iowa Realty
“To whom it my concern, It is our immense pleasure to recommend Viola Salvato as a real estate agent for any individual or family searching for the ideal home. Viola had an initial meeting with us regarding our specific needs in a home as well as our budgetary limits. She is highly talented and immediately found us numerous listings of homes. She did not waste our time with homes that were not in line with our needs. Viola is a master with contract negotiation she came up with a deal that was good for us as well as making the seller happy. She knows the area like the back of her hand and there is nothing that escapes her attention when it comes to properties for sale in this area. We found Viola to be a highly attentive agent, almost as if we were her only customers, although we know that was not the case. She returned all phone calls and emails the same day. We never felt neglected or unimportant. She also is highly personable with an engaging personality. She is hands down the best!”
Iowa Realty
“Roger was very responsive to our house selling & buying needs. He also presented to us additional options on other properties to consider besides the ones we found of interest to your.”
Iowa Realty
“Amanda was the perfect realtor for us buying our first home! We wanted someone who would be honest with us and help us throughout the process and Amanda did all of that and more. She was easy to work with, a great communicator and negotiator, and she helped us find our first home quicker than we ever anticipated. I was worried it would be such a long & stressful process and even at the times it was stressful, Amanda made it an enjoyable experience. We highly recommend working with her if you're looking to buy or sell your home!”
Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS
“Agent Pronto gave me Toni Delfs name to help us find a home. She was a real delight to work with. She listened to our needs and wants, as well as what we did not want. We found our home and Toni was there to help with the whole process. She answered questions and was a wonderful bridge to all the people we dealt with along the way. Toni is the perfect person to help you find your next home and she gets the highest of marks for all her hard work. Thank you, Toni!”
Keller Williams Siouxland & Okoboji
“Toren was absolutely great with our home buying process. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to buying a new home. He was non-biased and gave us honest input, regardless of the condition of the home. He took our family into consideration, we have a one year old, and a small dog. Toren always kept that in mind when he was showing us a home. He was always flexible and found time for us, regardless of the situation. 10/10 would (and will) recommend him to any friend or family member that needs a realtor.”
Fathom Realty, LLC
“Julie really knows how to market a property and obtain a ton of exposure. She was extremely helpful and insightful in selling my house. She also really cares for her clients.”
Iowa Realty
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