Johnston Real Estate

If you're considering Johnston, Iowa, here's an honest local read on one of the metro's most established suburbs.

Johnston is one of the most sought-after suburbs in the metro. The Johnston Community School District is a major draw, Saylorville Lake and the trail system put recreation at the doorstep, and the location off I-35/80 and Merle Hay makes commuting simple in almost any direction. It tends to attract buyers who want a settled, well-resourced community.

What that means in practice: Johnston generally carries higher price points than some neighboring towns, and inventory in the best neighborhoods can be tight. For buyers, that makes being prepared and decisive essential. For sellers, a well-prepped, correctly priced home can do very well, but the market won't carry it on its own. Those averages hide a lot of variation by neighborhood, which is where I earn my keep. Reach out for the real number on your street.

Jason Huffey, REALTOR with RE/MAX Revolution (License S73436000), serving Johnston and the greater Des Moines metro. Call or text (515) 606-1227. The Best Is Yet To Come.

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4839 Rose Circle

$360,000

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Most Expensive

7308 NW 86th Street

$3,690,000

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Least Expensive

6687 NW 52nd Court

$150000

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Johnston Listings Summary

Johnston - Town vs. County Stats

Avg Price in Johnston: $516,400 / County Avg $365,600

141%

Avg Taxes in Johnston: $6,300 / County Avg $4,700

136%

Avg Sq. Ft. in Johnston: 1,889 / County Avg 1,567

121%

Avg Price per/sqft in Johnston:$273 / County Avg $233

117%

Avg Year Built in Johnston: 2008 / County Avg 1985

101%

Avg Days on Website in Johnston: 107 / County Avg 99

108%

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