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ALTON, IA 51003

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The ALTON, IA real estate market (51003) currently shows 2 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 52 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 52 days on market compared to 15 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 44.3% year-over-year, from $344,000 to $191,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 1,761  ·  Density: 12.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $85,536

Typical home value: $215,886  ·  Homeownership: 88.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
2
⇩ 33.3% vs 3 last year
Pending
1
50% pending ratio
Median Price
$191,500
⇩ 44.3% vs $344,000 last year
Average Price
$191,500
⇩ 41.1% vs $325,000 last year
Days on Market
52
⇧ 246.7% vs 15 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$133
⇩ 10.7% vs $149/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,350 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 2 this year vs 3 last year
  • Days on market: 52 now vs 15 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $191,500 (-44.3% YoY)
  • Average: $191,500 (-41.1% 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 25.5 miles — 60 listings ($21,084,488 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
51003Alton, IA 510030.0 mi5$1,453,000$300,000$290,600
51022Granville, IA 510227.0 mi3$1,076,499$265,000$358,833
51036Maurice, IA 5103610.3 mi2$523,000$261,500$261,500
51250Sioux Center, IA 5125013.4 mi22$10,069,136$433,750$457,688
51231Archer, IA 5123115.0 mi1$429,000$429,000$429,000
51046Paullina, IA 5104615.6 mi3$582,120$156,975$194,040
51035Marcus, IA 5103516.9 mi3$662,376$192,475$220,792
51027Ireton, IA 5102717.3 mi2$458,000$229,000$229,000
51037Meriden, IA 5103720.6 mi1$268,500$268,500$268,500
51248Sanborn, IA 5124822.5 mi7$2,294,033$371,250$327,719
51232Ashton, IA 5123223.5 mi1$159,000$159,000$159,000
51023Hawarden, IA 5102324.4 mi7$2,272,200$230,725$324,600
51038Merrill, IA 5103825.5 mi3$837,624$307,125$279,208

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ALTON, IA 51003?

As of March 2026, there are 2 active listings in ALTON, IA (zip code 51003), compared to 3 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ALTON, IA 51003?

The median listing price in ALTON, IA 51003 is $191,500 as of March 2026, a 44.3% decrease from $344,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in ALTON, IA 51003 spend an average of 52 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 15 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ALTON, IA 51003?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, ALTON, IA 51003 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 52 days on market compared to 15 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ALTON, IA 51003 save an estimated $3,830 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $191,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.