Is Sumner, IA 50674 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sumner housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Sumner, IA 50674 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 5.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is 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 was about the same (14% then), homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price rose 64% to $184,920. Overall, Sumner is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Bremer County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, 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.