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Is Dolliver, IA 50531 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Dolliver 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.

Months of supply6.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market4Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$240▲ +13.1% vs. last year

The Dolliver housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Dolliver, IA 50531 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 4 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 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (81 days then) and the median sale price rose 191% to $494,786. Overall, Dolliver is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, Estherville 51334 (13% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Armstrong 50514Seller’s market $63 /sq ftEstherville 51334Balanced $111 /sq ftRingsted 50578 — /sq ftWallingford 51365 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Dolliver real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Dolliver, IA 50531 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 Dolliver?

The typical home went under contract in 4 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Dolliver sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Dolliver?

About 1.47% of a home’s value a year in Emmet County, or roughly $5,880 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Dolliver?

The median sale price was $494,786 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $240 per square foot.

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