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Is Fruitland, IA 52749 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Fruitland is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market19Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$136▲ +16.0% vs. last year

The Fruitland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Fruitland, IA 52749 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 19 days. With only 3 sales, 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 faster (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 32% to $364,842. Overall, Fruitland is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Muscatine County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, West Liberty 52776 (60% sold over asking) and Letts 52754 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Atalissa 52720 — /sq ftDurant 52747Seller’s market $178 /sq ftLetts 52754Seller’s market $131 /sq ftMoscow 52760 $229 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Fruitland nearby

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Questions about Fruitland real estate

How fast do homes sell in Fruitland?

The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Fruitland sell over asking?

0% 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 Fruitland?

About 1.50% of a home’s value a year in Muscatine County, or roughly $6,000 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Fruitland?

The median sale price was $364,842 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $136 per square foot.

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