Is Grundy Center, IA 50638 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Grundy Center housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Grundy Center, IA 50638 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 9 days and there were 10.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $210,409. Overall, Grundy Center is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Grundy County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wellsburg 50680 (0% sold over asking) or Holland 50642 (0% sold over asking), while Conrad 50621 (67% sold over asking) is even more competitive.