Is Perry, IA 50220 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Perry is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 26% 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 55% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #66 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 Perry housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Perry, IA 50220 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 28 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (25% then), homes sold faster (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $181,921. Overall, Perry is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Dallas County, homes here sell faster than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Perry ranks #66 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 54 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Redfield 50233 (0% sold over asking) or Minburn 50167 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Perry real estate
Is Perry a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in Perry, IA 50220 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 Perry?
The typical home went under contract in 18 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Perry sell over asking?
26% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Perry?
About 1.41% of a home’s value a year in Dallas County, or roughly $5,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Perry?
The median sale price was $181,921 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $147 per square foot.
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