Is Humboldt, IA 50548 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Humboldt is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 8% 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.
More competitive than 13% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #143 of 156 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Humboldt housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Humboldt, IA 50548 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 67 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 27 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 31%, homes sold faster (98 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $166,928. Overall, Humboldt is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Humboldt ranks #143 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 19 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Renwick 50577 (0% sold over asking) or Livermore 50558 (0% sold over asking), while Dakota City 50529 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Humboldt real estate
Is Humboldt a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Humboldt, IA 50548 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 Humboldt?
The typical home went under contract in 67 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Humboldt sell over asking?
8% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Humboldt?
About 1.29% of a home’s value a year in Humboldt County, or roughly $5,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Humboldt?
The median sale price was $166,928 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $113 per square foot.
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