Is Blairstown, IA 52209 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Blairstown is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Blairstown housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Blairstown, IA 52209 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 76 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 33%, homes sold more slowly (37 days then) and the median sale price rose 83% to $402,326. Overall, Blairstown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Benton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Newhall 52315 (45% sold over asking) and Belle Plaine 52208 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Blairstown real estate
Is Blairstown a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Blairstown, IA 52209 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 Blairstown?
The typical home went under contract in 76 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Blairstown sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Blairstown?
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 Blairstown?
The median sale price was $402,326 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $278 per square foot.
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