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Is Glidden, IA 51443 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Glidden is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market129Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$139▲ +3.5% vs. last year

The Glidden housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Glidden, IA 51443 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 129 days and there were 8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (138 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $164,929. Overall, Glidden is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Carroll County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Carroll 51401 (10% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Arcadia 51430Seller’s market $158 /sq ftBreda 51436Buyer’s market $90 /sq ftCarroll 51401Seller’s market $141 /sq ftDedham 51440 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Glidden real estate

Is Glidden a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Glidden, IA 51443 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 Glidden?

The typical home went under contract in 129 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Glidden sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Glidden?

About 1.09% of a home’s value a year in Carroll County, or roughly $4,360 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Glidden?

The median sale price was $164,929 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $139 per square foot.

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