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WHITTEMORE, IA 50598

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Kossuth County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
8
vs 8 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$122,000
⇩ 4.1% vs $127,250 last year
Average Price
$128,488
⇩ 30% vs $183,629 last year
Days on Market
141
⇧ 20.5% vs 117 days last year

Market Context

Population: 888  ·  Density: 5.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $74,526

Typical home value: $101,171  ·  Homeownership: 88.8%

Market Analysis

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

The WHITTEMORE, IA real estate market (50598) currently shows 8 active listings. Homes are averaging 141 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 141 days on market compared to 117 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 4.1% year-over-year, from $127,250 to $122,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Days on market: 141 now vs 117 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $122,000 (-4.1% YoY)
  • Average: $128,488 (-30% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 24.4 miles — 43 listings ($8,201,265 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50598Whittemore, IA 505980.0 mi8$1,027,904$122,000$128,488
50597West Bend, IA 505977.5 mi8$3,716,000$275,000$464,500
50559Lone Rock, IA 5055910.1 mi1$99,000$99,000$99,000
50562Mallard, IA 5056214.0 mi1$64,900$64,900$64,900
50519Bode, IA 5051914.5 mi3$209,100$69,700$69,700
50581Rolfe, IA 5058117.3 mi4$535,920$149,900$133,980
50560Lu Verne, IA 5056018.1 mi1$149,000$149,000$149,000
50558Livermore, IA 5055819.5 mi1$89,000$89,000$89,000
50527Curlew, IA 5052720.4 mi1$5,500$5,500$5,500
50480Titonka, IA 5048021.9 mi7$572,250$81,750$81,750
50514Armstrong, IA 5051423.2 mi5$1,411,125$179,950$282,225
50515Ayrshire, IA 5051523.6 mi2$31,666$13,500$15,833
50430Corwith, IA 5043024.4 mi1$289,900$289,900$289,900

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WHITTEMORE, IA 50598?

As of January 2026, there are 8 active listings in WHITTEMORE, IA (zip code 50598), compared to 8 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WHITTEMORE, IA 50598?

The median listing price in WHITTEMORE, IA 50598 is $122,000 as of January 2026, a 4.1% decrease from $127,250 the prior year.

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

Homes in WHITTEMORE, IA 50598 spend an average of 141 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 117 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WHITTEMORE, IA 50598?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WHITTEMORE, IA 50598 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 141 days on market compared to 117 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in WHITTEMORE, IA?

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