Is Hartford, IA 50118 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hartford is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Hartford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Hartford, IA 50118 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 107 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 31% to $204,911. Overall, Hartford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Warren County, homes here sell more slowly than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Lacona 50139 (100% sold over asking) and Martensdale 50160 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Ackworth 50001 — /sq ftCarlisle 50047Seller’s market $205 /sq ftIndianola 50125Seller’s market $219 /sq ftLacona 50139Buyer’s market $170 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Hartford is
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Questions about Hartford real estate
Is Hartford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Hartford, IA 50118 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 Hartford?
The typical home went under contract in 107 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hartford sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hartford?
About 1.43% of a home’s value a year in Warren County, or roughly $5,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hartford?
The median sale price was $204,911 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $193 per square foot.
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