Is Guthrie Center, IA 50115 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Guthrie Center is a balanced market. With about 5.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Guthrie Center housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Guthrie Center, IA 50115 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 5.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 5 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 (46 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $196,915. Overall, Guthrie Center is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Guthrie County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Yale 50277 (0% sold over asking) or Coon Rapids 50058 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Guthrie Center real estate
Is Guthrie Center a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.8 months of supply in Guthrie Center, IA 50115 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 Guthrie Center?
The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Guthrie Center sell over asking?
20% 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 Guthrie Center?
About 1.22% of a home’s value a year in Guthrie County, or roughly $4,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Guthrie Center?
The median sale price was $196,915 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $156 per square foot.
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