Is Whittemore, IA 50598 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Whittemore is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 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 Whittemore housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Whittemore, IA 50598 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 153 days and there were 2.1 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 fell from 33%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price fell 74% to $25,489. Overall, Whittemore is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Kossuth County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Algona 50511 (32% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Algona 50511Buyer’s market $117 /sq ftBancroft 50517Buyer’s market $35 /sq ftBurt 50522 — /sq ftFenton 50539 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Whittemore is
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Questions about Whittemore real estate
Is Whittemore a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Whittemore, IA 50598 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 Whittemore?
The typical home went under contract in 153 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Whittemore sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 78.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Whittemore?
About 1.00% of a home’s value a year in Kossuth County, or roughly $4,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Whittemore?
The median sale price was $25,489 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $25 per square foot.
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