Is Ringsted, IA 50578 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ringsted is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Ringsted housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Emmet County, IA

Population	633
Median income	$71,645
Average income	$90,147
Median home value	$106,500
Median rent	$658/month
Owner-occupied	82% of homes
Median year built	1947

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (relatively high), winter storms (relatively high), hail (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 50578; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Armstrong 50514Seller’s market $63 /sq ft Dolliver 50531Buyer’s market $240 /sq ft Estherville 51334Balanced $111 /sq ft Wallingford 51365 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Ringsted real estate

What are property taxes in Ringsted?

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

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