Is Janesville, IA 50647 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Janesville is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 14% 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 Janesville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Janesville, IA 50647 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 53 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 0%, homes sold faster (215 days then) and the median sale price fell 17% to $274,881. Overall, Janesville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Bremer County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 67%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tripoli 50676 (0% sold over asking) or Denver 50622 (7% sold over asking), while Readlyn 50668 (60% sold over asking) and Plainfield 50666 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Denver 50622Seller’s market $144 /sq ftPlainfield 50666 $182 /sq ftReadlyn 50668Seller’s market $118 /sq ftSumner 50674Balanced $91 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Janesville nearby
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Questions about Janesville real estate
Is Janesville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Janesville, IA 50647 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 Janesville?
The typical home went under contract in 53 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Janesville sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Janesville?
About 1.29% of a home’s value a year in Bremer County, or roughly $5,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Janesville?
The median sale price was $274,881 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $144 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology