Is Roland, IA 50236 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Roland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Roland, IA 50236 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 0.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price fell 29% to $204,911. Overall, Roland is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Story County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Zearing 50278 (0% sold over asking) or Mc Callsburg 50154 (0% sold over asking), while Colo 50056 (50% sold over asking) and Cambridge 50046 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.