Is Carson, IA 51525 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Carson is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 0% 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.
The Carson housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Carson, IA 51525 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold faster (26 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $242,395. Overall, Carson is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Pottawattamie County, homes here sell faster than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Treynor 51575 (100% sold over asking) and Walnut 51577 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Carson real estate
Is Carson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Carson, IA 51525 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 Carson?
The typical home went under contract in 15 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Carson sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Carson?
About 1.57% of a home’s value a year in Pottawattamie County, or roughly $6,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Carson?
The median sale price was $242,395 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $174 per square foot.
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