Is Buckingham, IA 50612 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Buckingham 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 Buckingham housing market right now

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

About the area

Tama County, IA

Population	369
Median income	$99,602
Average income	$94,091
Median home value	$291,900
Owner-occupied	98% of homes
Median year built	1983

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

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 50612; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Chelsea 52215Balanced $102 /sq ft Clutier 52217 — /sq ft Elberon 52225 — /sq ft Garwin 50632Seller’s market $123 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Buckingham real estate

What are property taxes in Buckingham?

About 1.37% of a home’s value a year in Tama County, or roughly $5,480 on a $400,000 home.

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