Is Laurens, IA 50554 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Laurens is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 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 Laurens housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Laurens, IA 50554 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 56 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 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 (64 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $145,937. Overall, Laurens is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Pocahontas 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, Pocahontas 50574 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Laurens real estate
Is Laurens a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Laurens, IA 50554 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 Laurens?
The typical home went under contract in 56 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Laurens sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 87.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Laurens?
About 1.13% of a home’s value a year in Pocahontas County, or roughly $4,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Laurens?
The median sale price was $145,937 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $68 per square foot.
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