Is Zearing, IA 50278 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Zearing 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 Zearing housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Zearing, IA 50278 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 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 2 sales, 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 33%, homes sold faster (16 days then) and the median sale price rose 19% to $246,393. Overall, Zearing is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Story County, homes here sell faster than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Colo 50056 (50% sold over asking) and Cambridge 50046 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Ames 50010Seller’s market $190 /sq ftAmes 50014Seller’s market $211 /sq ftCambridge 50046Balanced $243 /sq ftCollins 50055Seller’s market $199 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Zearing is
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Questions about Zearing real estate
Is Zearing a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Zearing, IA 50278 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 Zearing?
The typical home went under contract in 7 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Zearing 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 Zearing?
About 1.40% of a home’s value a year in Story County, or roughly $5,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Zearing?
The median sale price was $246,393 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $196 per square foot.
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