Active Listings
18
⇩ 33.3% vs 27 last year
Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Howard County, IA real estate market currently shows 18 active listings, with 8 pending sales. Homes are averaging 53 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared to 26 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 17% year-over-year, from $230,000 to $269,000.
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