Is Cresco, IA 52136 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cresco is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 22% 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 Cresco housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Cresco, IA 52136 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 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 20%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $167,927. Overall, Cresco is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lime Springs 52155 (0% sold over asking) or Elma 50628 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Cresco real estate
Is Cresco a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Cresco, IA 52136 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 Cresco?
The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cresco sell over asking?
22% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cresco?
About 1.25% of a home’s value a year in Howard County, or roughly $5,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cresco?
The median sale price was $167,927 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $113 per square foot.
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