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County Overview

Wapello County, IA

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

Market Analysis

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

The Wapello County, IA real estate market currently shows 136 active listings, with 30 pending sales. Homes are averaging 62 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 62 days on market compared to 78 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 4.7% year-over-year, from $149,950 to $157,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 35,365  ·  Density: 47.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $55,931

Typical home value: $106,556  ·  Homeownership: 66.4%

Included Areas

Agency: 52530

Blakesburg: 52536

Chillicothe: 52548

Eddyville: 52553

Eldon: 52554

Kirkville: 52566

Ottumwa: 52501

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
136
⇩ 8.7% vs 149 last year
Pending
30
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$157,000
⇧ 4.7% vs $149,950 last year
Average Price
$178,322
⇩ 0.2% vs $178,625 last year
Days on Market
62
⇩ 20.5% vs 78 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$115
⇩ 8.7% vs $126/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,355 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%
⇩ 46.8% vs 0.3% last year
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 %