Is Eldridge, IA 52748 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Eldridge housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Eldridge, IA 52748 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 54 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 30%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $325,923. Overall, Eldridge is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Scott County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Eldridge ranks #13 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 78 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Walcott 52773 (0% sold over asking) or Stockton 52769 (0% sold over asking), while New Liberty 52765 (100% sold over asking) and Long Grove 52756 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.