Is Lawton, IA 51030 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lawton is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 33% 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 Lawton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Lawton, IA 51030 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 2 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 rose from 0%, homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price rose 73% to $317,862. Overall, Lawton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Woodbury County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 77%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sioux City 51101 (0% sold over asking) or Salix 51052 (0% sold over asking), while Sergeant Bluff 51054 (50% sold over asking) and Sloan 51055 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Lawton real estate
Is Lawton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Lawton, IA 51030 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 Lawton?
The typical home went under contract in 2 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lawton sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lawton?
About 1.45% of a home’s value a year in Woodbury County, or roughly $5,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lawton?
The median sale price was $317,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $148 per square foot.
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