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Is University Park, IA 52595 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

University Park is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market86Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$90▼ −0.6% vs. last year

The University Park housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in University Park, IA 52595 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 86 days. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 100%, homes sold more slowly (47 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $184,275. Overall, University Park is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Mahaska County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Oskaloosa 52577 (27% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

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Questions about University Park real estate

How fast do homes sell in University Park?

The typical home went under contract in 86 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in University Park sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in University Park?

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 University Park?

The median sale price was $184,275 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $90 per square foot.

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