Is Ladora, IA 52251 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ladora 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 list33.3%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list93.2%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market23Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$135▲ +33.0% vs. last year

The Ladora housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Ladora, IA 52251 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 23 days. 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 rose from 0%, homes sold faster (105 days then) and the median sale price fell 50% to $114,950. Overall, Ladora is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Iowa County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Victor 52347 (0% sold over asking) or North English 52316 (0% sold over asking).

About the area

Iowa County, IA

Population	544
Median income	$87,708
Average income	$79,783
Median home value	$120,300
Median rent	$567/month
Owner-occupied	91% of homes
Median year built	1938

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (very high), extreme heat (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 52251; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

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Questions about Ladora real estate

How fast do homes sell in Ladora?

The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Ladora sell over asking?

33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Ladora?

About 1.36% of a home’s value a year in Iowa County, or roughly $5,440 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Ladora?

The median sale price was $114,950 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $135 per square foot.

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