Is Early, IA 50535 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Early 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 Early housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Early, IA 50535 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (57 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $101,606. Overall, Early is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Sac County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Schaller 51053 (50% sold over asking) and Lake View 51450 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Early real estate
Is Early a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Early, IA 50535 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 Early?
The typical home went under contract in 17 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Early sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Early?
About 1.10% of a home’s value a year in Sac County, or roughly $4,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Early?
The median sale price was $101,606 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $82 per square foot.
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