Is Griswold, IA 51535 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Griswold is a seller’s market. With about 1.5 months of supply and 9% 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 Griswold housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Griswold, IA 51535 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (70 days then) and the median sale price rose 49% to $184,920. Overall, Griswold is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lewis 51544 (0% sold over asking) or Anita 50020 (0% sold over asking), while Atlantic 50022 (13% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Anita 50020Seller’s market $114 /sq ftAtlantic 50022Balanced $104 /sq ftLewis 51544 $70 /sq ftMarne 51552 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Griswold nearby
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Questions about Griswold real estate
Is Griswold a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.5 months of supply in Griswold, IA 51535 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 Griswold?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Griswold sell over asking?
9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Griswold?
About 1.34% of a home’s value a year in Cass County, or roughly $5,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Griswold?
The median sale price was $184,920 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $137 per square foot.
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