Is Denison, IA 51442 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Denison is a balanced market. With about 5.7 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 7% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #148 of 155 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Denison housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Denison, IA 51442 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 183 days and there were 5.7 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 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold more slowly (144 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $188,918. Overall, Denison is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Nearby, Charter Oak 51439 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Denison real estate
Is Denison a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.7 months of supply in Denison, IA 51442 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 Denison?
The typical home went under contract in 183 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Denison sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Denison?
About 1.28% of a home’s value a year in Crawford County, or roughly $5,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Denison?
The median sale price was $188,918 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $95 per square foot.
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