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WINTERSET, IA 50273

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

Market Analysis

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

The WINTERSET, IA real estate market (50273) currently shows 62 active listings, with 20 pending sales. Homes are averaging 82 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 82 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 4.1% year-over-year, from $318,000 to $304,950.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 8,866  ·  Density: 17.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $76,782

Typical home value: $215,926  ·  Homeownership: 79.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
62
⇩ 4.6% vs 65 last year
Pending
20
32% pending ratio
Median Price
$304,950
⇩ 4.1% vs $318,000 last year
Average Price
$378,169
⇧ 0.7% vs $375,366 last year
Days on Market
82
⇧ 36.7% vs 60 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$195
⇩ 5.8% vs $207/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,691 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 62 this year vs 65 last year
  • Days on market: 82 now vs 60 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $304,950 (-4.1% YoY)
  • Average: $378,169 (+0.7% 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 22.2 miles — 817 listings ($404,093,812 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50273Winterset, IA 502730.0 mi46$19,420,602$346,175$422,187
50218Patterson, IA 502189.4 mi5$1,124,750$224,950$224,950
50155Macksburg, IA 5015510.8 mi2$842,500$421,250$421,250
50149Lorimor, IA 5014912.3 mi7$2,116,541$308,500$302,363
50069De Soto, IA 5006913.4 mi14$5,672,254$317,400$405,161
50257Truro, IA 5025714.3 mi6$1,472,880$229,925$245,480
50160Martensdale, IA 5016016.8 mi1$110,000$110,000$110,000
50849Greenfield, IA 5084918.1 mi6$10,176,840$204,700$1,696,140
50003Adel, IA 5000319.6 mi70$31,187,240$379,968$445,532
50266West Des Moines, IA 5026620.6 mi251$138,631,065$395,750$552,315
50210New Virginia, IA 5021020.9 mi9$5,160,375$507,500$573,375
50263Waukee, IA 5026321.1 mi395$187,252,515$429,450$474,057
50830Afton, IA 5083022.2 mi5$926,250$126,000$185,250

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WINTERSET, IA 50273?

As of September 2026, there are 62 active listings in WINTERSET, IA (zip code 50273), compared to 65 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WINTERSET, IA 50273?

The median listing price in WINTERSET, IA 50273 is $304,950 as of September 2026, a 4.1% decrease from $318,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in WINTERSET, IA 50273 spend an average of 82 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 60 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WINTERSET, IA 50273?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, WINTERSET, IA 50273 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 82 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

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