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Is Earling, IA 51530 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

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

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market73Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$64▼ −5.2% vs. last year

The Earling housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Earling, IA 51530 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 73 days. 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 more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price fell 20% to $102,206. Overall, Earling is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

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

Nearby, Elk Horn 51531 (25% sold over asking) and Harlan 51537 (24% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Defiance 51527Seller’s market $86 /sq ftElk Horn 51531Seller’s market $107 /sq ftHarlan 51537Seller’s market $108 /sq ftIrwin 51446 $151 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Earling real estate

How fast do homes sell in Earling?

The typical home went under contract in 73 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Earling sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Earling?

About 1.28% of a home’s value a year in Shelby County, or roughly $5,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Earling?

The median sale price was $102,206 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $64 per square foot.

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