Is Stuart, IA 50250 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stuart is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Stuart housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Stuart, IA 50250 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 4.8 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. With only 8 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 10%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 40% to $260,887. Overall, Stuart is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Orient 50858 (0% sold over asking) or Greenfield 50849 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Stuart real estate
Is Stuart a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Stuart, IA 50250 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 Stuart?
The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stuart sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Stuart?
About 1.28% of a home’s value a year in Adair County, or roughly $5,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Stuart?
The median sale price was $260,887 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $203 per square foot.
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