Is Minden, IA 51553 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Minden is a seller’s market. With about 0.5 months of supply and 43% 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 Minden housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Minden, IA 51553 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 0.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 faster (55 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $321,861. Overall, Minden is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Pottawattamie County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Underwood 51576 (0% sold over asking) or Carson 51525 (0% sold over asking), while Treynor 51575 (100% sold over asking) and Walnut 51577 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Minden real estate
Is Minden a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.5 months of supply in Minden, IA 51553 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 Minden?
The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Minden sell over asking?
43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Minden?
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 Minden?
The median sale price was $321,861 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $145 per square foot.
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