Is Sperry, IA 52650 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sperry is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Sperry housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sperry, IA 52650 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 102 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 37% to $308,367. Overall, Sperry is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Des Moines County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Mediapolis 52637 (40% sold over asking) and Danville 52623 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Nearby markets
Burlington 52601Seller’s market $101 /sq ftDanville 52623Seller’s market $111 /sq ftMediapolis 52637Buyer’s market $169 /sq ftMiddletown 52638Seller’s market $141 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Sperry is
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Questions about Sperry real estate
Is Sperry a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Sperry, IA 52650 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 Sperry?
The typical home went under contract in 102 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sperry sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sperry?
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 Sperry?
The median sale price was $308,367 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $157 per square foot.
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