Is Rolfe, IA 50581 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rolfe is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 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 Rolfe housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Rolfe, IA 50581 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 334 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 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 more slowly (105 days then) and the median sale price rose 123% to $189,918. Overall, Rolfe is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Pocahontas County, homes here sell more slowly, and 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 Rolfe real estate
Is Rolfe a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Rolfe, IA 50581 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 Rolfe?
The typical home went under contract in 334 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rolfe sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 90.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rolfe?
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 Rolfe?
The median sale price was $189,918 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $118 per square foot.
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