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Is Seymour, IA 52590 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Seymour is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply6.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market7Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$58▼ −58.3% vs. last year

The Seymour housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Seymour, IA 52590 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 faster (64 days then) and the median sale price fell 40% to $120,948. Overall, Seymour is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

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Questions about Seymour real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Seymour, IA 52590 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 Seymour?

The typical home went under contract in 7 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Seymour sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Seymour?

About 1.36% of a home’s value a year in Wayne County, or roughly $5,440 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Seymour?

The median sale price was $120,948 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $58 per square foot.

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