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Is Mount Ayr, IA 50854 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Mount Ayr is a buyer’s market. With about 10.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply10.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list94.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market3Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$78▼ −10.2% vs. last year

The Mount Ayr housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Mount Ayr, IA 50854 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 3 days and there were 10.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 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 (0% then), homes sold faster (6 days then) and the median sale price fell 21% to $89,461. Overall, Mount Ayr is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

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Questions about Mount Ayr real estate

Is Mount Ayr a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 10.7 months of supply in Mount Ayr, IA 50854 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 Mount Ayr?

The typical home went under contract in 3 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Mount Ayr sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Mount Ayr?

About 1.34% of a home’s value a year in Ringgold County, or roughly $5,360 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Mount Ayr?

The median sale price was $89,461 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $78 per square foot.

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