Is Holy Cross, IA 52053 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Holy Cross is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 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 Holy Cross housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Holy Cross, IA 52053 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 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 faster (39 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $229,901. Overall, Holy Cross is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Dubuque County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Farley 52046 (80% sold over asking) and Epworth 52045 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Holy Cross real estate
Is Holy Cross a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Holy Cross, IA 52053 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 Holy Cross?
The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Holy Cross sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Holy Cross?
About 1.23% of a home’s value a year in Dubuque County, or roughly $4,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Holy Cross?
The median sale price was $229,901 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $116 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology