Is Onawa, IA 51040 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Onawa is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 11% 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 Onawa housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Onawa, IA 51040 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 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 9%, homes sold faster (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 53% to $228,901. Overall, Onawa is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Monona County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% 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 Moorhead 51558 (0% sold over asking) or Blencoe 51523 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Onawa real estate
Is Onawa a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Onawa, IA 51040 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 Onawa?
The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Onawa sell over asking?
11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Onawa?
About 1.03% of a home’s value a year in Monona County, or roughly $4,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Onawa?
The median sale price was $228,901 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $150 per square foot.
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