Is Akron, IA 51001 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Akron is a seller’s market. With about 1 months of supply and 38% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Akron housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Akron, IA 51001 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there was 1 month of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $198,914. Overall, Akron is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Plymouth County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Westfield 51062 (0% sold over asking) or Remsen 51050 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Akron real estate
Is Akron a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there was 1 months of supply in Akron, IA 51001 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 Akron?
The typical home went under contract in 16 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Akron sell over asking?
38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Akron?
About 1.07% of a home’s value a year in Plymouth County, or roughly $4,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Akron?
The median sale price was $198,914 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $119 per square foot.
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