Is De Witt, IA 52742 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
De Witt is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 19% 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.
More competitive than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #33 of 156 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The De Witt housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in De Witt, IA 52742 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 27 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 39%, homes sold faster (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $282,628. Overall, De Witt is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Clinton County, homes here sell faster than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, De Witt ranks #33 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wheatland 52777 (0% sold over asking) or Low Moor 52757 (0% sold over asking), while Calamus 52729 (100% sold over asking) and Welton 52774 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Andover 52701 $93 /sq ftBryant 52727 $210 /sq ftCalamus 52729 $110 /sq ftCamanche 52730Seller’s market $141 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like De Witt nearby
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Questions about De Witt real estate
Is De Witt a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in De Witt, IA 52742 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 De Witt?
The typical home went under contract in 7 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in De Witt sell over asking?
19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in De Witt?
About 1.53% of a home’s value a year in Clinton County, or roughly $6,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in De Witt?
The median sale price was $282,628 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $165 per square foot.
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