Is Osceola, IA 50213 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Osceola is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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.

Competition score29/ 100

More competitive than 25% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #128 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

Months of supply3.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market24Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$115▼ −34.5% vs. last year

The Osceola housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Osceola, IA 50213 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 24%, homes sold faster (56 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $206,910. Overall, Osceola is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

On our competition score, Osceola ranks #128 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).

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Questions about Osceola real estate

Is Osceola a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Osceola, IA 50213 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 Osceola?

The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Osceola sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Osceola?

About 1.60% of a home’s value a year in Clarke County, or roughly $6,400 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Osceola?

The median sale price was $206,910 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $115 per square foot.

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