Is Jesup, IA 50648 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Jesup is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 20% 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.

Competition score52/ 100

More competitive than 53% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #75 of 156 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list20%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market29Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$145▲ +0.2% vs. last year

The Jesup housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Jesup, IA 50648 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 11%, homes sold faster (58 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $239,896. Overall, Jesup is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Black Hawk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Jesup ranks #75 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 52 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Raymond 50667 (0% sold over asking) or Dunkerton 50626 (0% sold over asking), while La Porte City 50651 (56% sold over asking) and Gilbertville 50634 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Cedar Falls 50613Seller’s market $159 /sq ftDunkerton 50626Balanced $91 /sq ftEvansdale 50707Seller’s market $128 /sq ftGilbertville 50634Seller’s market $102 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Jesup real estate

Is Jesup a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Jesup, IA 50648 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 Jesup?

The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Jesup sell over asking?

20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Jesup?

About 1.50% of a home’s value a year in Black Hawk County, or roughly $6,000 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Jesup?

The median sale price was $239,896 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $145 per square foot.

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