Is Tiffin, IA 52340 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Tiffin is a seller’s market. With about 1.7 months of supply and 30% 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.
More competitive than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #42 of 156 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Tiffin housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Tiffin, IA 52340 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 99 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 16%, homes sold faster (58 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $345,346. Overall, Tiffin is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Johnson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Tiffin ranks #42 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Oxford 52322 (0% sold over asking) or Hills 52235 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Tiffin real estate
Is Tiffin a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.7 months of supply in Tiffin, IA 52340 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 Tiffin?
The typical home went under contract in 50 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Tiffin sell over asking?
30% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Tiffin?
About 1.52% of a home’s value a year in Johnson County, or roughly $6,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Tiffin?
The median sale price was $345,346 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $176 per square foot.
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