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Market Intelligence · IA / Pottawattamie County

Council Bluffs, IA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$246K1-yr changeUp2.7%

The typical home value in Council Bluffs, IA is $246K as of September 2026, up 2.7% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Council Bluffs ZIP code, the median list price is $252K and homes spend a median of 35 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Council Bluffs, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$246K
1-yr changeMedian across Council Bluffs ZIPs
+2.7%
ZIP markets live
2
County
Pottawattamie County

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12-month value trend

+2.7% over 12 months

Typical home value in Council Bluffs over the last 12 months: $240K in Sep 2025 to $246K in Sep 2026 (+2.7%).

Sep 2025$240K

Sep 2026$246K

Median Zillow home value index across Council Bluffs's ZIP codes.

Context

Council Bluffs has seen modest appreciation in home values over the past year, with the typical home value at $248,511, up 2.7% as of August 2026. The market currently shows 148 homes for sale as of September 2026, with a median list price of $252,063. New listings total 98 in September, and homes spend a median of 35 days on market before selling. About 18.8% of listings have received a price cut, suggesting some sellers are adjusting expectations. If you're thinking about selling, the steady but slow price growth and moderate inventory mean you're not in a rush, but you're not facing major headwinds either.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Council Bluffs, IA?

Typical home value

$246K

Up2.7%YoY

Median list price

$252K

Days on market

35

Homes for sale

148

Price cuts

18.8%

New listings

98

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Council Bluffs's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Council Bluffs, IA home prices over time

Typical home values in Council Bluffs, IA are up 2.7% over the past year, from $240K in September 2025 to $246K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Council Bluffs, IA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$246,390+2.7%
September 2025$240,008No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Council Bluffs ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Council Bluffs, IA a buyer's or seller's market?

Council Bluffs, IA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 35 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Council Bluffs ZIP code, and 98 new listings against 148 active listings across Council Bluffs, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Council Bluffs housing market forecast 2027

+2.4%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Council Bluffs ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.4% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Council Bluffs rose 2.7%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Council Bluffs?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Council Bluffs shows typical home values rising 2.4% by September 2027, after a 2.7% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Council Bluffs ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Council Bluffs?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Council Bluffs, IA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Council Bluffs?

The typical home value in Council Bluffs is $248,511 as of August 2026, up 2.7% over the past year.

How long do homes typically take to sell in Council Bluffs?

Homes in Council Bluffs spend a median of 35 days on market as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in Council Bluffs?

There are 148 homes for sale in Council Bluffs as of September 2026, with 98 new listings and a median list price of $252,063.

Are home prices going up or down in Council Bluffs, IA?

Typical home values in Council Bluffs, IA are up 2.7% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Council Bluffs, IA a buyer's or seller's market?

Council Bluffs, IA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 35 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Council Bluffs ZIP code, and 98 new listings against 148 active listings across Council Bluffs, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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