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LEIGHTON, IA 50143

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Mahaska County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The LEIGHTON, IA real estate market (50143) currently shows 3 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 46 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 46 days on market compared to 52 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 41.4% year-over-year, from $349,500 to $494,125.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 546  ·  Density: 5.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $80,625

Typical home value: $219,250  ·  Homeownership: 77.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
3
⇧ 50% vs 2 last year
Pending
1
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$494,125
⇧ 41.4% vs $349,500 last year
Average Price
$494,125
⇧ 41.4% vs $349,500 last year
Days on Market
46
⇩ 11.5% vs 52 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$264
⇩ 15.1% vs $311/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,929 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 3 this year vs 2 last year
  • Days on market: 46 now vs 52 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $494,125 (+41.4% YoY)
  • Average: $494,125 (+41.4% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 27.2 miles — 221 listings ($59,820,098 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50143Leighton, IA 501430.0 mi2$1,148,000$574,000$574,000
50256Tracy, IA 502567.8 mi1$225,000$225,000$225,000
52577Oskaloosa, IA 525778.7 mi46$11,940,818$206,225$259,583
50207New Sharon, IA 5020710.4 mi9$2,841,120$315,000$315,680
50214Otley, IA 5021415.7 mi1$215,000$215,000$215,000
50138Knoxville, IA 5013816.1 mi58$15,168,740$225,500$261,530
50242Searsboro, IA 5024216.2 mi2$379,900$189,950$189,950
50027Barnes City, IA 5002719.2 mi3$507,600$137,900$169,200
50170Monroe, IA 5017020.8 mi13$3,531,853$267,500$271,681
50171Montezuma, IA 5017121.9 mi23$9,196,297$359,250$399,839
50268What Cheer, IA 5026823.1 mi3$846,999$220,000$282,333
50163Melcher Dallas, IA 5016324.4 mi3$490,575$163,525$163,525
50112Grinnell, IA 5011227.2 mi57$13,328,196$229,200$233,828

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LEIGHTON, IA 50143?

As of September 2026, there are 3 active listings in LEIGHTON, IA (zip code 50143), compared to 2 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LEIGHTON, IA 50143?

The median listing price in LEIGHTON, IA 50143 is $494,125 as of September 2026, a 41.4% increase from $349,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in LEIGHTON, IA?

Homes in LEIGHTON, IA 50143 spend an average of 46 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 52 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LEIGHTON, IA 50143?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LEIGHTON, IA 50143 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 46 days on market compared to 52 days last year.

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