Is Keystone, IA 52249 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Keystone 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 Keystone housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Keystone, IA 52249 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 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 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (5 days then) and the median sale price rose 299% to $482,291. Overall, Keystone is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Benton County, homes here sell faster than in 50% 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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Atkins 52206Seller’s market $140 /sq ftBelle Plaine 52208Buyer’s market $91 /sq ftBlairstown 52209Buyer’s market $278 /sq ftDysart 52224Balanced $90 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Keystone nearby
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Questions about Keystone real estate
Is Keystone a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Keystone, IA 52249 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 Keystone?
The typical home went under contract in 45 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Keystone 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 Keystone?
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 Keystone?
The median sale price was $482,291 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $215 per square foot.
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