Is Mason City, IL 62664 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Mason City is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 57% 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.
The Mason City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 57% of homes in Mason City, IL 62664 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 4 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 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 25%, homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price rose 100% to $159,931. Overall, Mason City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Mason County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 75%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at San Jose 62682 (0% sold over asking) or Easton 62633 (0% sold over asking), while Topeka 61567 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Mason City real estate
Is Mason City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Mason City, IL 62664 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 Mason City?
The typical home went under contract in 4 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Mason City sell over asking?
57% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Mason City?
About 2.09% of a home’s value a year in Mason County, or roughly $8,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Mason City?
The median sale price was $159,931 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $95 per square foot.
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