Is Aurelia, IA 51005 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Aurelia is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Aurelia housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Aurelia, IA 51005 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 days and there were 4.8 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. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (8 days then) and the median sale price fell 39% to $79,716. Overall, Aurelia is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Cherokee County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Cherokee 51012 (7% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Cherokee 51012Buyer’s market $83 /sq ftCleghorn 51014 — /sq ftLarrabee 51029 $116 /sq ftMarcus 51035Seller’s market $109 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Aurelia nearby
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Questions about Aurelia real estate
Is Aurelia a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Aurelia, IA 51005 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 Aurelia?
The typical home went under contract in 10 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Aurelia sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Aurelia?
About 0.99% of a home’s value a year in Cherokee County, or roughly $3,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Aurelia?
The median sale price was $79,716 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $93 per square foot.
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