Is Urbana, IA 52345 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Urbana is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 22% 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 Urbana housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Urbana, IA 52345 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 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 8%, homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price fell 24% to $201,913. Overall, Urbana is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Benton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Walford 52351 (0% sold over asking) or Shellsburg 52332 (0% sold over asking), while Newhall 52315 (45% sold over asking) and Belle Plaine 52208 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
Run the numbers for 52345
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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 Urbana nearby
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Questions about Urbana real estate
Is Urbana a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Urbana, IA 52345 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 Urbana?
The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Urbana sell over asking?
22% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Urbana?
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 Urbana?
The median sale price was $201,913 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $134 per square foot.
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