Is Oskaloosa, IA 52577 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Oskaloosa is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 27% 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.
More competitive than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #61 of 156 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Oskaloosa housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Oskaloosa, IA 52577 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 46 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 29%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 14% to $169,926. Overall, Oskaloosa is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Mahaska County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Oskaloosa ranks #61 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at University Park 52595 (0% sold over asking) or Fremont 52561 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Oskaloosa real estate
Is Oskaloosa a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Oskaloosa, IA 52577 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 Oskaloosa?
The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Oskaloosa sell over asking?
27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Oskaloosa?
About 1.32% of a home’s value a year in Mahaska County, or roughly $5,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Oskaloosa?
The median sale price was $169,926 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $116 per square foot.
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