Story, IA · ZIP 50248 · Census Tract 19169010600 · 2027–2030 outlook
Current modeled value
$220K
Downside (P10)
$183K
-17% by 2030
Base Case (P50)
$235K
+7% by 2030
Upside (P90)
$350K
+60% by 2030
Base case: +7% by 2030, with a forecast range from -17% to +60%. Uncertainty is typical relative to similar Story markets.
| Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Value | $156K | $165K | $170K | $166K | $158K | $147K | $161K | $182K | $204K | $215K | $220K | $221K | $224K | $235K |
| YoY Change | +5.8% | +2.7% | -1.9% | -4.9% | -6.8% | +9.5% | +12.5% | +12.1% | +5.7% | +2.0% | +0.8% | +1.4% | +4.9% | |
| Downside (P10) | $193K | $190K | $183K | |||||||||||
| Upside (P90) | $292K | $309K | $350K |
The forecast range is moderate for this market over this horizon. Near-term outcomes are relatively tight, but uncertainty widens meaningfully by 2030.
1-Year Spread
$193K to $292K
44.8% of median
5-Year Spread
$183K to $350K
71.0% of median
Use these nearby areas to compare price level, upside potential, and forecast risk.
Areas with the most similar current median values
| Area | Current Value | 5yr Expected | 5yr Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard area | $220K | $235K | +7.2% | |
| Sherman area | $216K | $220K | +2.0% | |
| Ames | $226K | $234K | +3.6% | |
| Collins area | $203K | $215K | +5.7% | |
| Nevada | $200K | $211K | +5.5% | |
| Ames | $247K | $279K | +12.9% |
Nearby areas where the model expects higher 5-year price growth
| Area | Current Value | 5yr Expected | 5yr Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard area | $220K | $235K | +7.2% | |
| Milford area | $296K | $357K | +21.0% | |
| Ames | $428K | $502K | +17.2% | |
| Washington | $338K | $389K | +15.1% | |
| Ames | $247K | $279K | +12.9% | |
| Ames | $296K | $334K | +12.7% |
Nearby areas with narrower forecast ranges (less uncertainty)
| Area | Current Value | 5yr Expected | Spread | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard area | $220K | $235K | $167K | |
| Ames | $58K | $62K | $40K | |
| Nevada area | $182K | $191K | $80K | |
| Nevada | $200K | $211K | $110K | |
| Sherman area | $216K | $220K | $120K | |
| Collins area | $203K | $215K | $120K |
Forecasts are probabilistic model outputs, not guarantees. The model uses historical data and economic indicators; it does not observe property-specific conditions. This is not financial, investment, or real estate advice. Learn more about our methodology.
Model
Homecastr World Model (Schrödinger Bridge v12)
Forecast Horizon
2027 to 2030
Schema Version
forecast_queue
Citation
Hardesty Lewis, D. (2026). Homecastr Home Price Forecast. Retrieved from homecastr.com.
Data Sources
Deep dive into property-level home price forecasts for parcels in this area.