Is Winterset, IA 50273 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Winterset housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Winterset, IA 50273 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 39 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 15%, homes sold more slowly (43 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $279,879. Overall, Winterset is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Madison County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Winterset ranks #110 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Truro 50257 (0% sold over asking) or Patterson 50218 (0% sold over asking), while Macksburg 50155 (100% sold over asking) and Saint Charles 50240 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.