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ALVORD, IA 51230

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

Market Analysis

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

The ALVORD, IA real estate market (51230) currently shows 1 active listings. Homes are averaging 15 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 15 days on market compared to 55 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 74% year-over-year, from $539,000 to $140,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 578  ·  Density: 9.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $71,316

Typical home value: $0  ·  Homeownership: 100.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
1
— vs 1 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$140,000
⇩ 74% vs $539,000 last year
Average Price
$140,000
⇩ 74% vs $539,000 last year
Days on Market
15
⇩ 72.7% vs 55 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$93
—
Median Home Size
1,500 sqft
Typical listing size

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Days on market: 15 now vs 55 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $140,000 (-74% YoY)
  • Average: $140,000 (-74% 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 25.1 miles — 450 listings ($192,732,560 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
51242Lester, IA 512425.3 mi1$785,000$785,000$785,000
51240Inwood, IA 512407.5 mi9$3,262,950$236,950$362,550
51241Larchwood, IA 512419.5 mi6$2,609,148$483,250$434,858
56173Steen, MN 5617312.3 mi1$439,300$439,300$439,300
51239Hull, IA 5123913.9 mi7$2,745,400$399,000$392,200
51237George, IA 5123716.2 mi5$1,293,190$168,375$258,638
56116Beaver Creek, MN 5611618.3 mi4$3,599,600$899,900$899,900
51234Boyden, IA 5123418.9 mi7$1,904,000$190,000$272,000
51250Sioux Center, IA 5125019.6 mi22$10,069,136$433,750$457,688
57108Sioux Falls, SD 5710821.0 mi228$112,455,984$368,225$493,228
56156Luverne, MN 5615621.7 mi33$9,022,332$239,900$273,404
57103Sioux Falls, SD 5710322.4 mi120$42,274,320$288,450$352,286
51023Hawarden, IA 5102325.1 mi7$2,272,200$230,725$324,600

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ALVORD, IA 51230?

As of September 2026, there are 1 active listings in ALVORD, IA (zip code 51230), compared to 1 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ALVORD, IA 51230?

The median listing price in ALVORD, IA 51230 is $140,000 as of September 2026, a 74% decrease from $539,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in ALVORD, IA 51230 spend an average of 15 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 55 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ALVORD, IA 51230?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, ALVORD, IA 51230 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are selling faster, averaging 15 days on market compared to 55 days last year.

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