Is Gilbert, IA 50105 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Gilbert is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 29% 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 Gilbert housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Gilbert, IA 50105 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 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 rose from 0%, homes sold faster (84 days then) and the median sale price fell 23% to $354,846. Overall, Gilbert is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Story County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Zearing 50278 (0% sold over asking) or Mc Callsburg 50154 (0% sold over asking), while Colo 50056 (50% sold over asking) and Cambridge 50046 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Gilbert real estate
Is Gilbert a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Gilbert, IA 50105 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 Gilbert?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Gilbert sell over asking?
29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Gilbert?
About 1.40% of a home’s value a year in Story County, or roughly $5,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Gilbert?
The median sale price was $354,846 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $304 per square foot.
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