Is Indianola, IA 50125 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Indianola is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 22% 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.
More competitive than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #54 of 156 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Indianola housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Indianola, IA 50125 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 85 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 17%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $317,363. Overall, Indianola is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Warren County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Indianola ranks #54 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at New Virginia 50210 (0% sold over asking) or Milo 50166 (0% sold over asking), while Lacona 50139 (100% sold over asking) and Martensdale 50160 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
Run the numbers for 50125
Nearby markets
Ackworth 50001 — /sq ftCarlisle 50047Seller’s market $205 /sq ftHartford 50118Buyer’s market $193 /sq ftLacona 50139Buyer’s market $170 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Indianola nearby
Find towns like Indianola in other states →Where Indianola is
Loading map…
Questions about Indianola real estate
Is Indianola a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Indianola, IA 50125 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 Indianola?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Indianola sell over asking?
22% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Indianola?
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 Indianola?
The median sale price was $317,363 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $219 per square foot.
Local agents
See all agents in 50125 →No sponsored agents in 50125 yet. Are you an agent here? Put your name in front of local buyers.
More tools for 50125
Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology