Is Dexter, IA 50070 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dexter is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 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 Dexter housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Dexter, IA 50070 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 94 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 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 29%, homes sold more slowly (37 days then) and the median sale price fell 41% to $209,909. Overall, Dexter is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Madison County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Macksburg 50155 (100% sold over asking) and Saint Charles 50240 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Dexter real estate
Is Dexter a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Dexter, IA 50070 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 Dexter?
The typical home went under contract in 94 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dexter sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dexter?
About 1.48% of a home’s value a year in Madison County, or roughly $5,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dexter?
The median sale price was $209,909 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $174 per square foot.
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