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Is Ida Grove, IA 51445 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ida Grove is a balanced market. With about 5.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply5.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list14.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list93.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market77Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$96▲ +33.0% vs. last year

The Ida Grove housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Ida Grove, IA 51445 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 77 days and there were 5.5 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. With only 7 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 0%, homes sold more slowly (49 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $137,940. Overall, Ida Grove is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Holstein 51025 (0% sold over asking) or Cushing 51018 (0% sold over asking).

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Questions about Ida Grove real estate

Is Ida Grove a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 5.5 months of supply in Ida Grove, IA 51445 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 Ida Grove?

The typical home went under contract in 77 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Ida Grove sell over asking?

14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Ida Grove?

About 1.16% of a home’s value a year in Ida County, or roughly $4,640 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Ida Grove?

The median sale price was $137,940 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $96 per square foot.

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