Is Williams, IA 50271 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Williams is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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 Williams housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Williams, IA 50271 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 3 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 95% to $204,911. Overall, Williams is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Hamilton County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Randall 50231 (100% sold over asking) and Stanhope 50246 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Williams real estate
Is Williams a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Williams, IA 50271 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 Williams?
The typical home went under contract in 3 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Williams sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Williams?
About 1.26% of a home’s value a year in Hamilton County, or roughly $5,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Williams?
The median sale price was $204,911 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $136 per square foot.
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