Is Jefferson, IA 50129 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Jefferson is a buyer’s market. With about 7.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 43% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #102 of 155 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Jefferson housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Jefferson, IA 50129 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 7.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 14 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold faster (77 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $159,931. Overall, Jefferson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Greene County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rippey 50235 (0% sold over asking) or Grand Junction 50107 (0% sold over asking), while Scranton 51462 (25% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Jefferson real estate
Is Jefferson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7.1 months of supply in Jefferson, IA 50129 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 Jefferson?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Jefferson sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Jefferson?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Greene County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Jefferson?
The median sale price was $159,931 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $117 per square foot.
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