Is Alden, IA 50006 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Alden is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Alden housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Alden, IA 50006 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 106 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $147,436. Overall, Alden is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Hardin County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Union 50258 (50% sold over asking) and Iowa Falls 50126 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Alden real estate
Is Alden a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Alden, IA 50006 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Alden?
The typical home went under contract in 106 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Alden sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Alden?
About 1.37% of a home’s value a year in Hardin County, or roughly $5,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Alden?
The median sale price was $147,436 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $101 per square foot.
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