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Will my home sell in Ames?
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Primpted Housing Analyst
Updated monthly · Data through September 2026 · v269
- Sold Score
- 60/100
- YoY Good Chance of Selling
- Pending ratio
- 0.47
- YoY contracts vs active
- Inventory YoY
- +0.2%
- YoY active listings
- Median DOM
- 54
- YoY days on market
- Price cuts
- 44.0%
- YoY of active listings
Yes — conditions in Ames as of September 2026 favor sellers. The Primpted Sold Score is 60/100 (Good Chance of Selling), meaning a well-priced, well-prepared home should sell within a reasonable window.
Buyers are converting active listings into contracts at a pending ratio of 0.47, the strongest single indicator that homes are moving. Inventory is up +23.0% year over year — your home is competing with more options. The typical home in Ames sits 54 days on market before going under contract. About 44.0% of active listings have cut their price — pricing to the market on day one is the single biggest lever.
Bottom line: in Ames right now, your sale outcome is driven more by **list price and condition** than by macro market timing. A pricing analysis against the comps in your specific neighborhood is the best next step.
— Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 60/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.47 · Inventory YoY: +23.0% · Median days on market: 54 · Sellers cutting price: 44.0% · Median listing price: $312,900 (+4.3% YoY)
Ames snapshot
As of the latest 2026 data- Median listing
- $313K
- YoY +0.0%
- Active inventory
- 382
- YoY +0.2%
- Median DOM
- 54
- YoY -0.2%
- Pending ratio
- 0.47
- YoY -0.2%
- Price-reduced
- 24.4%
- YoY +0.1%
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Primpted Housing Analyst
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Your home in Ames has a good chance of selling, but it might take a little patience. Many homes are listed, and some buyers are taking their time. You'll want to price it thoughtfully.
Right now, there are 382 homes actively for sale in Ames, which is 23% more than there were at this time last year. However, the number of brand new listings coming onto the market has stayed about the same over the past year, with 144 new homes recently added.
Homes that do sell are moving a bit faster. The typical home is on the market for 54 days, which is nearly 20% quicker than a year ago. This suggests that when a home is priced right and appeals to buyers, it can still sell relatively quickly.
The median listing price is $312,900, which is up 4.3% from a year ago. This shows that overall home values are still increasing. However, nearly a quarter of homes (24.4%) have had a price reduction, indicating some sellers are adjusting their prices to attract buyers.
About 179 homes are currently under contract, which means they are moving toward a sale. The ratio of pending sales to active listings is 0.47. This means that for every 100 homes for sale, about 47 are currently in the process of being sold.
To help your home sell, focus on presenting it well and working with your agent to set a competitive price that reflects its true value and current market conditions.