Is Orange City, IA 51041 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Orange City is a seller’s market. With about 3.1 months of supply and 16% 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.
More competitive than 45% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #94 of 156 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Orange City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Orange City, IA 51041 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 23%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $304,868. Overall, Orange City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Sioux County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Orange City ranks #94 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hull 51239 (0% sold over asking) or Hospers 51238 (0% sold over asking), while Rock Valley 51247 (50% sold over asking) and Alton 51003 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Alton 51003Seller’s market $119 /sq ftBoyden 51234 — /sq ftHawarden 51023Balanced $99 /sq ftHospers 51238Buyer’s market $119 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Orange City nearby
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Questions about Orange City real estate
Is Orange City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.1 months of supply in Orange City, IA 51041 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 Orange City?
The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Orange City sell over asking?
16% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Orange City?
About 1.12% of a home’s value a year in Sioux County, or roughly $4,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Orange City?
The median sale price was $304,868 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $141 per square foot.
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