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Is Rippey, IA 50235 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Rippey is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply12.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list86%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market67Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$40

The Rippey housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Rippey, IA 50235 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 67 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Within Greene County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Scranton 51462 (25% sold over asking) and Jefferson 50129 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Churdan 50050Balanced $86 /sq ftGrand Junction 50107Seller’s market $67 /sq ftJefferson 50129Buyer’s market $117 /sq ftScranton 51462Seller’s market — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Rippey real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Rippey, IA 50235 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 Rippey?

The typical home went under contract in 67 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Rippey sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 86.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Rippey?

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 Rippey?

The median sale price was $51,478 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $40 per square foot.

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