Is Ogden, IA 50212 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ogden is a balanced market. With about 5.4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Ogden housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Ogden, IA 50212 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 5.4 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. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (12 days then) and the median sale price rose 20% to $242,395. Overall, Ogden is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Boone County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Woodward 50276 (0% sold over asking) or Pilot Mound 50223 (0% sold over asking), while Madrid 50156 (15% sold over asking) and Boone 50036 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Boone 50036Seller’s market $171 /sq ftBoxholm 50040 $70 /sq ftMadrid 50156Seller’s market $166 /sq ftPilot Mound 50223 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Ogden nearby
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Questions about Ogden real estate
Is Ogden a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.4 months of supply in Ogden, IA 50212 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 Ogden?
The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ogden sell over asking?
10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ogden?
About 1.37% of a home’s value a year in Boone County, or roughly $5,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ogden?
The median sale price was $242,395 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $150 per square foot.
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