Is Manchester, IA 52057 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Manchester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Manchester, IA 52057 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold more slowly (46 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $268,884. Overall, Manchester is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Delaware County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Manchester ranks #117 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Ryan 52330 (0% sold over asking) or Earlville 52041 (0% sold over asking), while Dyersville 52040 (28% sold over asking) and Hopkinton 52237 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.