Is Sigourney, IA 52591 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sigourney is a balanced market. With about 5.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Sigourney housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sigourney, IA 52591 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 5.2 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. With only 8 sales, 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 (52 days then) and the median sale price rose 48% to $200,038. Overall, Sigourney is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Keokuk County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
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Questions about Sigourney real estate
Is Sigourney a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Sigourney, IA 52591 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 Sigourney?
The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sigourney sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sigourney?
About 1.26% of a home’s value a year in Keokuk County, or roughly $5,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sigourney?
The median sale price was $200,038 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $130 per square foot.
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