Is Alburnett, IA 52202 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Alburnett housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Alburnett, IA 52202 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 0.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 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 50%, homes sold more slowly (2 days then) and the median sale price fell 17% to $359,844. Overall, Alburnett is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Linn County, homes here sell more slowly than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 74%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Toddville 52341 (0% sold over asking) or Ely 52227 (11% sold over asking), while Coggon 52218 (75% sold over asking) and Central City 52214 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.