Is Waukee, IA 50263 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Waukee is a balanced market. With about 4.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score40/ 100

More competitive than 39% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #108 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

Months of supply4.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list18.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market81Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$241▲ +1.1% vs. last year

The Waukee housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Waukee, IA 50263 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 81 days and there were 4.2 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. That’s based on 274 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (18% then), homes sold more slowly (71 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $399,727. Overall, Waukee is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Dallas County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Waukee ranks #108 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 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), while Perry 50220 (26% sold over asking) and Booneville 50038 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Adel 50003Seller’s market $256 /sq ftBooneville 50038Seller’s market $275 /sq ftBouton 50039 — /sq ftDallas Center 50063Buyer’s market $186 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Waukee real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 4.2 months of supply in Waukee, IA 50263 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 Waukee?

The typical home went under contract in 81 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Waukee sell over asking?

18% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Waukee?

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 Waukee?

The median sale price was $399,727 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $241 per square foot.

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