Market Intelligence Report — IA-800

Pella, IA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-IA-07
As of the latest 2026 data
Stabilizing

Median Listing

$347K
+0.1% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.51
-0.3% YoY

Active Inventory

116
+6.9% YoY

Median DOM

72 Days
+22.5% YoY

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The Pella, IA market is stabilizing, with a pending ratio of 0.51 indicating a balanced absorption of available inventory. Active listings have seen a modest year-over-year increase of 6.9%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Pella market right now.

The market exhibits stability, with the median listing price showing a marginal year-over-year increase of 0.1%, despite a slight month-over-month contraction of 0.8%. Active listings expanded by 6.9% over the past year, while new listings remained unchanged. The pending ratio currently stands at 0.51, reflecting a stable demand environment, though it has decreased by 0.3 percentage points year-over-year. Median days on market increased by 22.5% over the past year, reaching 72 days.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$347K-0.8% MoM

Active Inventory

116+6.9% YoY

Days on Market

72+22.5% YoY

Sold Score™

60-0.3% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

60
Aug 23Jul 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Aug 23Jul 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Aug 23Mar 24Oct 24May 25Dec 25Jul 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

In this stabilizing environment, the pace of transactions is moderate, with inventory growing steadily but not excessively. Price discipline remains important as the market absorbs inventory at a measured rate. Negotiating leverage is relatively balanced, reflecting the current pending ratio and inventory dynamics.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has risen by 8.5% year-over-year, outpacing the median listing price increase of 0.1%. Concurrently, the median $/sqft has increased by 13.5% over the past year. This suggests that the higher price tiers are maintaining or increasing their value, without a distinct signal of luxury-segment softness.

Supply Dynamics

116 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 36 per month.

Pricing Pressure
15.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +13.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.51

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

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Stabilizing

Selling in Pella, IA? Homes here are taking 13 days longer to sell than last year.

Pella, IA is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
51%
Median Days on Market
72 days
Inventory YoY
+7%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Pella, IA
CBSA Code
37800
State
IA

ZIPs in Pella, IA

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Pella?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Pella metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.51 with median days on market at 72.

  • Are home prices dropping in Pella?+

    Median listing price is $347K, +0.1% year over year. 15.1% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Pella?+

    The typical listing sits 72 days on market, a +22.5% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 36 per month.

  • What's happening in the Pella luxury market?+

    The average listing price has risen by 8.5% year-over-year, outpacing the median listing price increase of 0.1%. Concurrently, the median $/sqft has increased by 13.5% over the past year. This suggests that the higher price tiers are maintaining or increasing their value, without a distinct signal of luxury-segment softness.

  • Where can I find a trusted Pella real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Pella agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 37800 · 36mo history