Is Harper, IA 52231 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Harper is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Harper housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Keokuk County, IA

Population	539
Median income	$90,893
Average income	$105,360
Median home value	$242,400
Median rent	$1,125/month
Owner-occupied	96% of homes
Median year built	1962

Natural hazard riskExtreme heat (relatively high), tornadoes (relatively high), winter storms (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 52231; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Questions about Harper real estate

What are property taxes in Harper?

About 1.26% of a home’s value a year in Keokuk County, or roughly $5,040 on a $400,000 home.

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