Is Marquette, IA 52158 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Marquette is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list94.3%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market146Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$74▼ −33.9% vs. last year

The Marquette housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Marquette, IA 52158 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 146 days. With only 1 sale, 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 more slowly (92 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $164,929. Overall, Marquette is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Clayton County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Farmersburg 52047 (100% sold over asking) and Colesburg 52035 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

About the area

Clayton County, IA

Population	290
Median income	$47,188
Average income	$68,128
Median home value	$161,300
Owner-occupied	87% of homes
Median year built	1954

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (relatively high), hail (relatively high), extreme heat (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 52158; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Colesburg 52035Seller’s market $65 /sq ft Edgewood 52042Buyer’s market $26 /sq ft Elkader 52043Balanced $131 /sq ft Elkport 52044 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Marquette real estate

How fast do homes sell in Marquette?

The typical home went under contract in 146 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Marquette sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Marquette?

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 Marquette?

The median sale price was $164,929 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $74 per square foot.

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