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County Overview

Howard County, IA

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Howard County, IA real estate market currently shows 17 active listings, with 6 pending sales. Homes are averaging 146 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 146 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0% year-over-year, from $249,900 to $249,900.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 11,098  ·  Density: 10.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $60,580

Typical home value: $135,745  ·  Homeownership: 76.7%

Included Areas

Chester: 52134

Cresco: 52136

Elma: 50628

Lime Springs: 52155

Protivin: 52163

Riceville: 50466

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
17
⇧ 13.3% vs 15 last year
Pending
6
35% pending ratio
Median Price
$249,900
vs $249,900 last year
Average Price
$241,095
⇧ 4% vs $231,911 last year
Days on Market
146
⇧ 139.3% vs 61 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$116
⇧ 7.4% vs $108/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,339 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.9%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.1%
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %