Is Tipton, IA 52772 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Tipton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Tipton, IA 52772 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 12%, homes sold more slowly (52 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $209,909. Overall, Tipton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cedar County, homes here sell more slowly than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Tipton ranks #138 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stanwood 52337 (0% sold over asking) or Mechanicsville 52306 (0% sold over asking), while Wilton 52778 (53% sold over asking) and Lowden 52255 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.