Is Centerville, IA 52544 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Centerville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Centerville, IA 52544 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 29 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 19% to $169,926. Overall, Centerville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Appanoose County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Centerville ranks #121 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Plano 52581 (0% sold over asking) or Moulton 52572 (0% sold over asking), while Moravia 52571 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.