Is Birmingham, IA 52535 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Birmingham 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 list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Birmingham housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Van Buren County, IA

Population	725
Median income	$75,000
Average income	$83,702
Median home value	$142,900
Owner-occupied	82% of homes
Median year built	1969

Natural hazard riskExtreme heat (very high), tornadoes (very high), hail (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 52535; 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

Bonaparte 52620Seller’s market $50 /sq ft Cantril 52542Seller’s market $65 /sq ft Keosauqua 52565Seller’s market $202 /sq ft Stockport 52651 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Birmingham real estate

What are property taxes in Birmingham?

About 1.18% of a home’s value a year in Van Buren County, or roughly $4,720 on a $400,000 home.

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