Is now a good time to sell in Storm Lake?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Storm Lake is 24/100 in May 2026 (Difficult Selling Environment) — homes still close, but you'll likely accept a longer timeline or a lower price than a year ago. Pending ratio is 0.28 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +46.2% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 53. 28.1% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 24/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.28 · Inventory YoY: +46.2% · Median days on market: 53 · Sellers cutting price: 28.1% · Median listing price: $219,500 (-5.6% YoY)