Is Ossian, IA 52161 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Ossian housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Ossian, IA 52161 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 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 100%, homes sold more slowly (3 days then) and the median sale price rose 58% to $308,367. Overall, Ossian is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Winneshiek County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Spillville 52168 (0% sold over asking) or Ridgeway 52165 (0% sold over asking), while Calmar 52132 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.