Is Princeton, IA 52768 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Princeton is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Princeton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Princeton, IA 52768 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 4.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 2 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 0%, homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price fell 24% to $228,151. Overall, Princeton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Scott County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%.
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.
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Questions about Princeton real estate
Is Princeton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Princeton, IA 52768 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 Princeton?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Princeton sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Princeton?
About 1.47% of a home’s value a year in Scott County, or roughly $5,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Princeton?
The median sale price was $228,151 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $151 per square foot.
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