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DENISON, IA 51442

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Crawford County
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The DENISON, IA real estate market (51442) currently shows 40 active listings, with 6 pending sales. Homes are averaging 71 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 71 days on market compared to 118 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 10.4% year-over-year, from $239,625 to $214,663.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 9,648  ·  Density: 23.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $59,325

Typical home value: $123,874  ·  Homeownership: 69.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
40
⇩ 24.5% vs 53 last year
Pending
6
15% pending ratio
Median Price
$214,663
⇩ 10.4% vs $239,625 last year
Average Price
$249,935
⇧ 8.2% vs $231,035 last year
Days on Market
71
⇩ 39.8% vs 118 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$136
⇧ 22.5% vs $111/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,736 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 40 this year vs 53 last year
  • Days on market: 71 now vs 118 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $214,663 (-10.4% YoY)
  • Average: $249,935 (+8.2% 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 23.9 miles — 104 listings ($22,710,565 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
51442Denison, IA 514420.0 mi41$9,684,733$238,500$236,213
51441Deloit, IA 514416.7 mi2$315,000$157,500$157,500
51461Schleswig, IA 5146111.7 mi5$1,488,500$297,700$297,700
51454Manilla, IA 5145412.8 mi6$1,188,198$174,900$198,033
51527Defiance, IA 5152713.7 mi2$490,000$245,000$245,000
51060Ute, IA 5106017.4 mi2$269,998$134,999$134,999
51455Manning, IA 5145517.6 mi14$3,185,840$197,495$227,560
51446Irwin, IA 5144619.3 mi1$35,000$35,000$35,000
51466Wall Lake, IA 5146620.5 mi5$1,276,500$260,000$255,300
51578Westphalia, IA 5157821.3 mi1$140,000$140,000$140,000
51445Ida Grove, IA 5144521.5 mi12$1,086,600$93,750$90,550
51572Soldier, IA 5157222.3 mi1$218,000$218,000$218,000
51034Mapleton, IA 5103423.9 mi12$3,332,196$115,000$277,683

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DENISON, IA 51442?

As of September 2026, there are 40 active listings in DENISON, IA (zip code 51442), compared to 53 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DENISON, IA 51442?

The median listing price in DENISON, IA 51442 is $214,663 as of September 2026, a 10.4% decrease from $239,625 the prior year.

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

Homes in DENISON, IA 51442 spend an average of 71 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 118 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DENISON, IA 51442?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, DENISON, IA 51442 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 71 days on market compared to 118 days last year.

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