Is West Branch, IA 52358 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Branch housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in West Branch, IA 52358 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (98 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $344,851. Overall, West Branch is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Cedar County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, West Branch ranks #95 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stanwood 52337 (0% sold over asking) or Mechanicsville 52306 (0% sold over asking), while Wilton 52778 (53% sold over asking) and Lowden 52255 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.