Is Estherville, IA 51334 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Estherville is a balanced market. With about 4.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 41% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #103 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 Estherville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Estherville, IA 51334 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 4.3 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. That’s based on 15 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 31%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 15% to $165,928. Overall, Estherville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Estherville ranks #103 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dolliver 50531 (0% sold over asking) or Armstrong 50514 (0% sold over asking).
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Armstrong 50514Seller’s market $63 /sq ftDolliver 50531Buyer’s market $240 /sq ftRingsted 50578 — /sq ftWallingford 51365 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Estherville nearby
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Questions about Estherville real estate
Is Estherville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.3 months of supply in Estherville, IA 51334 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 Estherville?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Estherville sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Estherville?
About 1.47% of a home’s value a year in Emmet County, or roughly $5,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Estherville?
The median sale price was $165,928 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $111 per square foot.
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