Is Fertile, IA 50434 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fertile is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Fertile housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Fertile, IA 50434 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (481 days then) and the median sale price fell 52% to $207,410. Overall, Fertile is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Worth County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Manly 50456 (100% sold over asking) and Northwood 50459 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Fertile real estate
Is Fertile a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Fertile, IA 50434 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 Fertile?
The typical home went under contract in 45 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fertile sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fertile?
About 1.10% of a home’s value a year in Worth County, or roughly $4,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fertile?
The median sale price was $207,410 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $120 per square foot.
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