Is Bridgewater, IA 50837 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Bridgewater is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list98.5%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market13Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$187

The Bridgewater housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Bridgewater, IA 50837 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 13 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Nearby, Stuart 50250 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

About the area

Adair County, IA

Population	282
Median income	$63,000
Average income	$93,213
Median home value	$116,700
Median rent	$625/month
Owner-occupied	96% of homes
Median year built	1947

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (very high), extreme heat (relatively high), winter storms (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 50837; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Fontanelle 50846 — /sq ft Greenfield 50849Buyer’s market $143 /sq ft Orient 50858 $43 /sq ft Stuart 50250Balanced $203 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Bridgewater real estate

How fast do homes sell in Bridgewater?

The typical home went under contract in 13 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Bridgewater sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Bridgewater?

About 1.28% of a home’s value a year in Adair County, or roughly $5,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Bridgewater?

The median sale price was $324,759 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $187 per square foot.

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