Is Webster City, IA 50595 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Webster City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Webster City, IA 50595 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 31 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 12%, homes sold faster (37 days then) and the median sale price rose 33% to $189,168. Overall, Webster City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hamilton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Webster City ranks #93 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Williams 50271 (0% sold over asking) or Stratford 50249 (0% sold over asking), while Randall 50231 (100% sold over asking) and Stanhope 50246 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.