Is Ralston, IA 51459 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ralston is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Ralston housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Carroll County, IA

Population	54
Median income	$63,333
Average income	$69,227
Median home value	$75,000
Owner-occupied	82% of homes
Median year built	1938

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (very high), hail (very high), winter storms (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 51459; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Arcadia 51430Seller’s market $158 /sq ft Breda 51436Buyer’s market $90 /sq ft Carroll 51401Seller’s market $141 /sq ft Dedham 51440 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Ralston real estate

What are property taxes in Ralston?

About 1.09% of a home’s value a year in Carroll County, or roughly $4,360 on a $400,000 home.

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