Is Orient, IA 50858 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Orient 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.
The Orient housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Orient, IA 50858 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 151 days. With only 1 sale, 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 more slowly (98 days then) and the median sale price fell 48% to $77,966. Overall, Orient is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Nearby, Stuart 50250 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Nearby markets
Bridgewater 50837 $187 /sq ftFontanelle 50846 — /sq ftGreenfield 50849Buyer’s market $143 /sq ftStuart 50250Balanced $203 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Orient is
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Questions about Orient real estate
How fast do homes sell in Orient?
The typical home went under contract in 151 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Orient sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Orient?
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 Orient?
The median sale price was $77,966 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $43 per square foot.
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