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ALTA, IA 51002

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Buena Vista County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The ALTA, IA real estate market (51002) currently shows 11 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 30 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 30 days on market compared to 17 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 24.6% year-over-year, from $146,500 to $182,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 2,819  ·  Density: 9.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $71,136

Typical home value: $127,177  ·  Homeownership: 84.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
11
⇧ 1000% vs 1 last year
Pending
3
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$182,500
⇧ 24.6% vs $146,500 last year
Average Price
$250,475
⇧ 71% vs $146,500 last year
Days on Market
30
⇧ 76.5% vs 17 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$129
⇧ 1.6% vs $127/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,577 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 11 this year vs 1 last year
  • Days on market: 30 now vs 17 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $182,500 (+24.6% YoY)
  • Average: $250,475 (+71% 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 26.0 miles — 68 listings ($13,287,398 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
51002Alta, IA 510020.0 mi5$1,109,750$222,400$221,950
50592Truesdale, IA 505927.2 mi1$710,000$710,000$710,000
51012Cherokee, IA 5101212.7 mi28$4,782,736$165,950$170,812
51053Schaller, IA 5105314.2 mi4$594,352$116,250$148,588
51047Peterson, IA 5104716.5 mi2$133,000$66,500$66,500
50585Sioux Rapids, IA 5058517.3 mi6$1,105,200$202,500$184,200
50510Albert City, IA 5051017.6 mi2$134,890$67,445$67,445
51037Meriden, IA 5103718.6 mi1$268,500$268,500$268,500
51009Calumet, IA 5100920.7 mi1$82,250$82,250$82,250
50593Varina, IA 5059321.5 mi1$319,900$319,900$319,900
51431Arthur, IA 5143124.5 mi1$229,000$229,000$229,000
50583Sac City, IA 5058325.1 mi13$3,235,700$221,475$248,900
51046Paullina, IA 5104626.0 mi3$582,120$156,975$194,040

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ALTA, IA 51002?

As of September 2026, there are 11 active listings in ALTA, IA (zip code 51002), compared to 1 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ALTA, IA 51002?

The median listing price in ALTA, IA 51002 is $182,500 as of September 2026, a 24.6% increase from $146,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in ALTA, IA 51002 spend an average of 30 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 17 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ALTA, IA 51002?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, ALTA, IA 51002 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 30 days on market compared to 17 days last year.

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