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Is Anita, IA 50020 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Anita is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 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.

Months of supply2.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list84.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market40Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$114▼ −2.5% vs. last year

The Anita housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Anita, IA 50020 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (93 days then) and the median sale price fell 41% to $99,457. Overall, Anita is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, Atlantic 50022 (13% sold over asking) and Griswold 51535 (9% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Atlantic 50022Balanced $104 /sq ftGriswold 51535Seller’s market $137 /sq ftLewis 51544 $70 /sq ftMarne 51552 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Griswold, IA51535 · 24 miles away91% similarolder residents Manning, IA51455 · 35 miles away91% similarlarger Guthrie Center, IA50115 · 22 miles away90% similarlarger Adair, IA50002 · 8 miles away85% similarpricier homes ($83K more)

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Questions about Anita real estate

Is Anita a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Anita, IA 50020 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 Anita?

The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Anita sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 84.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Anita?

About 1.34% of a home’s value a year in Cass County, or roughly $5,360 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Anita?

The median sale price was $99,457 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $114 per square foot.

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