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Population: 343 · Density: 24.3/mi² · Median household income: $81,932
Typical home value: $168,989 · Homeownership: 85.9%
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The LESTER, IA real estate market (51242) currently shows 1 active listings. Homes are averaging 295 days on the market before going under contract.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 295 days on market compared to 174 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 25.6% year-over-year, from $624,900 to $785,000.
Whether you are buying or selling in LESTER, IA, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51242 | Lester, IA 51242 | 0.0 mi | 1 | $785,000 | $785,000 | $785,000 |
| 56138 | Hills, MN 56138 | 7.3 mi | 3 | $973,350 | $324,450 | $324,450 |
| 51240 | Inwood, IA 51240 | 10.4 mi | 7 | $2,651,299 | $234,900 | $378,757 |
| 57068 | Valley Springs, SD 57068 | 12.5 mi | 3 | $1,524,900 | $399,900 | $508,300 |
| 51247 | Rock Valley, IA 51247 | 16.6 mi | 9 | $2,867,103 | $279,450 | $318,567 |
| 56156 | Luverne, MN 56156 | 16.9 mi | 29 | $7,871,412 | $237,450 | $271,428 |
| 57013 | Canton, SD 57013 | 17.5 mi | 14 | $6,114,080 | $274,500 | $436,720 |
| 51237 | George, IA 51237 | 18.2 mi | 4 | $1,079,520 | $194,750 | $269,880 |
| 57108 | Sioux Falls, SD 57108 | 18.7 mi | 213 | $104,907,612 | $362,200 | $492,524 |
| 57103 | Sioux Falls, SD 57103 | 19.2 mi | 98 | $35,953,260 | $284,000 | $366,870 |
| 57104 | Sioux Falls, SD 57104 | 21.8 mi | 88 | $32,642,368 | $249,900 | $370,936 |
| 51234 | Boyden, IA 51234 | 23.0 mi | 8 | $2,296,000 | $190,000 | $287,000 |
| 57034 | Hudson, SD 57034 | 23.7 mi | 2 | $260,000 | $130,000 | $130,000 |
As of January 2026, there are 1 active listings in LESTER, IA (zip code 51242).
The median listing price in LESTER, IA 51242 is $785,000 as of January 2026, a 25.6% increase from $624,900 the prior year.
Homes in LESTER, IA 51242 spend an average of 295 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 174 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, LESTER, IA 51242 is currently a Balanced Market. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 295 days on market compared to 174 days last year.
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