Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The LENOX, IA real estate market (50851) currently shows 6 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 225 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 225 days on market compared to 20 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 3.3% year-over-year, from $150,000 to $145,000.
Population: 2,238 · Density: 6.5/mi² · Median household income: $65,660
Typical home value: $111,718 · Homeownership: 81.2%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50851 | Lenox, IA 50851 | 0.0 mi | 11 | $2,090,605 | $202,375 | $190,055 |
| 50862 | Sharpsburg, IA 50862 | 8.7 mi | 1 | $360,000 | $360,000 | $360,000 |
| 50801 | Creston, IA 50801 | 14.3 mi | 72 | $11,476,728 | $126,500 | $159,399 |
| 50857 | Nodaway, IA 50857 | 18.1 mi | 1 | $37,500 | $37,500 | $37,500 |
| 50836 | Blockton, IA 50836 | 18.9 mi | 3 | $50,100 | $16,700 | $16,700 |
| 50830 | Afton, IA 50830 | 19.9 mi | 5 | $926,250 | $126,000 | $185,250 |
| 50854 | Mount Ayr, IA 50854 | 22.1 mi | 12 | $2,758,248 | $179,225 | $229,854 |
| 50864 | Villisca, IA 50864 | 23.7 mi | 9 | $2,081,682 | $120,000 | $231,298 |
| 50254 | Thayer, IA 50254 | 25.1 mi | 0 | $0 | $115,000 | $115,000 |
| 50133 | Kellerton, IA 50133 | 27.4 mi | 4 | $424,032 | $98,125 | $106,008 |
| 50846 | Fontanelle, IA 50846 | 28.2 mi | 4 | $487,868 | $85,000 | $121,967 |
| 51632 | Clarinda, IA 51632 | 28.9 mi | 26 | $4,704,258 | $156,125 | $180,933 |
| 64456 | Grant City, MO 64456 | 29.3 mi | 2 | $139,000 | $69,500 | $69,500 |
As of September 2026, there are 6 active listings in LENOX, IA (zip code 50851), compared to 12 the prior year.
The median listing price in LENOX, IA 50851 is $145,000 as of September 2026, a 3.3% decrease from $150,000 the prior year.
Homes in LENOX, IA 50851 spend an average of 225 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 20 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LENOX, IA 50851 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 225 days on market compared to 20 days last year.
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