Sell Your Campground in Story County, IA
Looking to sell your campground in Story County, Iowa? EasyOffer buys campgrounds of all sizes and conditions. Get a no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. No broker commissions, no seasonal timing requirements.
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Market Snapshot: Story County, IA
Latest available data from public sources. Updated .
Median Home Value
$258,700
Census ACS 2024
Median Sale Price
$396,250
Redfin
Days on Market
54 days
Redfin
Population
102,498
+3.9% since 2020
U.S. Census
Home Price Index
+4.6% YoY
+4.6%
FHFA
Median Household Income
$69,685
Census ACS 2024
Land Area
573 sq mi
U.S. Census
Net Migration
-2,873 households
IRS SOI 2022
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.2%
Redfin
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
BLS
Property Tax
$3,632/yr
Census ACS 2024
Median Age
26.9 years
Census ACS 2024
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Census ACS 2024
| Metric | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $258,700 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Sale Price | $396,250 | — | Redfin |
| Days on Market | 54 days | — | Redfin |
| Population | 102,498 | +3.9% since 2020 | U.S. Census |
| Home Price Index | +4.6% YoY | +4.6% | FHFA |
| Median Household Income | $69,685 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Land Area | 573 sq mi | — | U.S. Census |
| Net Migration | -2,873 households | — | IRS SOI 2022 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% | — | Redfin |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | — | BLS |
| Property Tax | $3,632/yr | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Age | 26.9 years | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | — | Census ACS 2024 |
Why Land Owners in Story County Choose EasyOffer
Story County spans 573 sq mi across Iowa with a population of 102,498, growing 3.9% since 2020. The median home value is $258,700 (Census ACS 2024). properties sell in a median of 54 days on the open market. 2,873 more households left Story County than moved in in 2022 (IRS data). the local unemployment rate is 4.8% (BLS). property taxes average $3,632/year. the median resident age is 26.9 years.
Campgrounds in Story County carry valuations tied to site count, amenities, seasonal revenue patterns, and the underlying acreage. Traditional listings struggle with campground sales because buyers want to see peak-season performance while sellers want to close quickly. EasyOffer evaluates the total package including land, improvements, and income potential to make a cash offer any time of year.
We also serve property owners in nearby Boone County, Marshall County, Polk County, and throughout Iowa.
About Story County
County Seat
Ames
Major Industries
The Story County economy is driven by Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, Hospitality & Food Service, Construction.
School Districts
Ames Community School District, Nevada Community School District
How It Works
Selling your campground in Story County is simple with EasyOffer. Here is how it works:
Tell Us About Your Property
Enter your address and contact info. Takes 30 seconds.
Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Story County property and send a fair, no-obligation offer.
Close and Get Paid
Pick your closing date. We handle paperwork and pay all closing costs.
Tell Us About Your Property
Enter your address and contact info. Takes 30 seconds.
Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Story County property and send a fair, no-obligation offer.
Close and Get Paid
Pick your closing date. We handle paperwork and pay all closing costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you determine the value of a campground in Story County?
We evaluate total site count, hookup types, cabin or rental unit inventory, amenity condition, seasonal revenue patterns, underlying acreage, and comparable sales in Iowa.
Can I sell a campground with deferred maintenance?
Yes. We buy campgrounds as-is. Aging bathhouses, unpaved roads, outdated electrical, and deferred maintenance on common areas are all factored into our offer without requiring you to make repairs.
What if my campground is seasonal and closed part of the year?
Seasonal operations are standard for campgrounds. We base our offer on annualized revenue and do not penalize for off-season closures or low winter occupancy.
Do existing reservations and seasonal contracts transfer?
Yes. All existing reservations, seasonal site agreements, and deposit obligations transfer to the buyer at closing. Your guests are not affected.
What about health department and campground operating permits?
Operating permits, health department licenses, and septic permits in Iowa typically transfer with the property. We handle the regulatory paperwork during closing.
How fast can I close on a campground sale?
Most campground sales close in 21 to 45 days. The timeline depends on permit transfers, title clearance, and the scope of property inspection in Story County.
What Our Sellers Say
“My mom passed and I inherited her place in Antioch. It needed a ton of work and I live out of state so I couldn't deal with contractors or showings. They came out, looked at it, and had a number for me the next day. We closed in 9 days. The whole thing was so much easier than I expected.”
Inherited Property
“Honestly I was skeptical at first because I'd heard horror stories about cash buyers lowballing people. But they explained exactly how they came up with the number and it was fair. We were behind on payments and they got everything done in a week. No last-minute changes, no surprises at closing.”
Avoided Foreclosure
“My husband got transferred to Dallas and we had about three weeks to figure out the house. A friend told us about EasyOffer. They gave us a cash offer that same afternoon and worked around our move date. We closed 11 days later without having to do a single showing or open house.”
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