Is Garnavillo, IA 52049 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Garnavillo is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 17% 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 Garnavillo housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Garnavillo, IA 52049 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 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 20%, homes sold faster (29 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $152,434. Overall, Garnavillo is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Clayton County, homes here sell faster than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 78%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Marquette 52158 (0% sold over asking) or Mc Gregor 52157 (0% sold over asking), while Farmersburg 52047 (100% sold over asking) and Colesburg 52035 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Garnavillo real estate
Is Garnavillo a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Garnavillo, IA 52049 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 Garnavillo?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Garnavillo sell over asking?
17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Garnavillo?
About 1.29% of a home’s value a year in Clayton County, or roughly $5,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Garnavillo?
The median sale price was $152,434 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $105 per square foot.
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