Is Belle Plaine, IA 52208 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Belle Plaine housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Belle Plaine, IA 52208 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 92 days and there were 11.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 23%, homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price rose 33% to $179,172. Overall, Belle Plaine is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Benton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 93%.

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) is even more competitive.