Is Mediapolis, IA 52637 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Mediapolis 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.
The Mediapolis housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Mediapolis, IA 52637 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 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 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $247,393. Overall, Mediapolis is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Des Moines County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Yarmouth 52660 (0% sold over asking) or Sperry 52650 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Mediapolis real estate
Is Mediapolis a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Mediapolis, IA 52637 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 Mediapolis?
The typical home went under contract in 70 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Mediapolis sell over asking?
40% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Mediapolis?
About 1.51% of a home’s value a year in Des Moines County, or roughly $6,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Mediapolis?
The median sale price was $247,393 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $169 per square foot.
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