Is Anamosa, IA 52205 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Anamosa is a seller’s market. With about 1.7 months of supply and 19% 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.

Competition score53/ 100

More competitive than 54% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #72 of 156 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list19%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market31Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$132▲ +2.5% vs. last year

The Anamosa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Anamosa, IA 52205 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 22 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 11% to $249,892. Overall, Anamosa is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Jones County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 63%. On our competition score, Anamosa ranks #72 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 53 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wyoming 52362 (0% sold over asking) or Oxford Junction 52323 (0% sold over asking), while Morley 52312 (100% sold over asking) and Olin 52320 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Cascade 52033Seller’s market $127 /sq ftLangworthy 52252 — /sq ftMartelle 52305Seller’s market $104 /sq ftMonticello 52310Seller’s market $111 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Anamosa real estate

Is Anamosa a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.7 months of supply in Anamosa, IA 52205 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 Anamosa?

The typical home went under contract in 31 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Anamosa sell over asking?

19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Anamosa?

About 1.33% of a home’s value a year in Jones County, or roughly $5,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Anamosa?

The median sale price was $249,892 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $132 per square foot.

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