Is Burlington, IA 52601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Burlington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Burlington, IA 52601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 121 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 21%, homes sold more slowly (45 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $132,443. Overall, Burlington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Des Moines County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Burlington ranks #122 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Yarmouth 52660 (0% sold over asking) or Sperry 52650 (0% sold over asking), while Mediapolis 52637 (40% sold over asking) and Danville 52623 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.