Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Palo Alto County, Iowa real estate market currently shows 58 active listings, with 16 pending sales. Homes are averaging 119.3 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 22 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 119.3 days on market compared to 108.8 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 32.1% year-over-year, from $262,672 to $178,384.
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Ayrshire: 50515
Curlew: 50527
Cylinder: 50528
Emmetsburg: 50536
Graettinger: 51342
Mallard: 50562
Ruthven: 51358
West Bend: 50597
ZIP coverage: 8 · Population: 9,305 · Median household income: $66,025
Typical home value: $110,174 · Homeownership rate: 75.7%