Is Atkins, IA 52206 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Atkins is a seller’s market. With about 1.5 months of supply and 27% 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 Atkins housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Atkins, IA 52206 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 9 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold faster (13 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $289,875. Overall, Atkins is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Benton County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 86%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Walford 52351 (0% sold over asking) or Shellsburg 52332 (0% sold over asking), while Newhall 52315 (45% sold over asking) and Belle Plaine 52208 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Atkins real estate
Is Atkins a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.5 months of supply in Atkins, IA 52206 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 Atkins?
The typical home went under contract in 9 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Atkins sell over asking?
27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Atkins?
About 1.31% of a home’s value a year in Benton County, or roughly $5,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Atkins?
The median sale price was $289,875 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $140 per square foot.
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