Is Batavia, IA 52533 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Batavia is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 0% 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 Batavia housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Batavia, IA 52533 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 102 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 (54 days then) and the median sale price fell 40% to $176,923. Overall, Batavia is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Packwood 52580 (50% sold over asking) and Fairfield 52556 (6% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Brighton 52540Seller’s market $90 /sq ftFairfield 52556Balanced $131 /sq ftLibertyville 52567 — /sq ftLockridge 52635 $153 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Batavia nearby
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Questions about Batavia real estate
Is Batavia a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Batavia, IA 52533 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 Batavia?
The typical home went under contract in 102 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Batavia sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Batavia?
About 1.41% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson County, or roughly $5,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Batavia?
The median sale price was $176,923 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $132 per square foot.
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