Is Union, IA 50258 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Union is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 50% 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.
The Union housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Union, IA 50258 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 6 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 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 (4 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $123,197. Overall, Union is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Hardin County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Whitten 50269 (0% sold over asking) or Radcliffe 50230 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Union real estate
Is Union a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Union, IA 50258 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 Union?
The typical home went under contract in 6 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Union sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Union?
About 1.37% of a home’s value a year in Hardin County, or roughly $5,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Union?
The median sale price was $123,197 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $97 per square foot.
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