Is Clarence, IA 52216 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Clarence is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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 Clarence housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Clarence, IA 52216 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 6 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 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 17%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 60% to $169,926. Overall, Clarence is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Cedar County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Wilton 52778 (53% sold over asking) and Lowden 52255 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bennett 52721 — /sq ftLisbon 52253Seller’s market $167 /sq ftLowden 52255Balanced $106 /sq ftMechanicsville 52306Seller’s market $140 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Clarence nearby
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Questions about Clarence real estate
Is Clarence a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Clarence, IA 52216 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 Clarence?
The typical home went under contract in 6 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Clarence sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Clarence?
About 1.22% of a home’s value a year in Cedar County, or roughly $4,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Clarence?
The median sale price was $169,926 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $102 per square foot.
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