Is Cantril, IA 52542 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Cantril 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.

Months of supply1.6Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list92.6%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market35Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$65

The Cantril housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Cantril, IA 52542 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 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.

The median sale price was $109,353, or about $65 per square foot.

About the area

Van Buren County, IA

Population	588
Median income	$65,000
Average income	$78,283
Median home value	$100,000
Median rent	$758/month
Owner-occupied	91% of homes
Median year built	1973

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 52542; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Questions about Cantril real estate

Is Cantril a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Cantril, IA 52542 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 Cantril?

The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Cantril sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Cantril?

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

What is the median home price in Cantril?

The median sale price was $109,353 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $65 per square foot.

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