Is Creston, IA 50801 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Creston is a balanced market. With about 4.7 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 13% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #144 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
The Creston housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Creston, IA 50801 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 4.7 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. That’s based on 33 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold faster (45 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $144,937. Overall, Creston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Creston ranks #144 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 19 out of 100).
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Questions about Creston real estate
Is Creston a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.7 months of supply in Creston, IA 50801 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 Creston?
The typical home went under contract in 30 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Creston sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Creston?
About 1.80% of a home’s value a year in Union County, or roughly $7,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Creston?
The median sale price was $144,937 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $106 per square foot.
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