Is De Soto, IA 50069 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
De Soto is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 13% 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 De Soto housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in De Soto, IA 50069 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price rose 46% to $275,881. Overall, De Soto is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Dallas County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Redfield 50233 (0% sold over asking) or Minburn 50167 (0% sold over asking), while Perry 50220 (26% sold over asking) and Booneville 50038 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about De Soto real estate
Is De Soto a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in De Soto, IA 50069 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 De Soto?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in De Soto sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in De Soto?
About 1.41% of a home’s value a year in Dallas County, or roughly $5,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in De Soto?
The median sale price was $275,881 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $202 per square foot.
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