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AVOCA, IA 51521

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

Market Analysis

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

The AVOCA, IA real estate market (51521) currently shows 16 active listings, with 10 pending sales. Homes are averaging 31 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 31 days on market compared to 88 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 29.9% year-over-year, from $260,000 to $182,325.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 1,857  ·  Density: 8.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $68,324

Typical home value: $176,557  ·  Homeownership: 77.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
16
⇧ 33.3% vs 12 last year
Pending
10
63% pending ratio
Median Price
$182,325
⇩ 29.9% vs $260,000 last year
Average Price
$217,933
⇩ 44.1% vs $389,938 last year
Days on Market
31
⇩ 64.8% vs 88 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$116
⇩ 10.1% vs $129/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,376 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 16 this year vs 12 last year
  • Days on market: 31 now vs 88 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $182,325 (-29.9% YoY)
  • Average: $217,933 (-44.1% 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 24.7 miles — 103 listings ($25,359,782 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
51521Avoca, IA 515210.0 mi14$3,526,292$242,250$251,878
51577Walnut, IA 515777.4 mi3$451,749$150,725$150,583
51560Oakland, IA 5156011.6 mi8$2,849,944$300,000$356,243
51552Marne, IA 5155212.0 mi3$647,901$209,000$215,967
51565Portsmouth, IA 5156514.7 mi1$475,000$475,000$475,000
51559Neola, IA 5155916.4 mi6$2,035,998$268,500$339,333
51544Lewis, IA 5154416.9 mi2$322,000$161,000$161,000
50022Atlantic, IA 5002218.2 mi53$10,950,383$187,950$206,611
51576Underwood, IA 5157620.2 mi3$825,000$275,000$275,000
51575Treynor, IA 5157521.2 mi3$1,566,750$522,250$522,250
51446Irwin, IA 5144622.0 mi1$35,000$35,000$35,000
51541Henderson, IA 5154124.0 mi1$53,130$53,130$53,130
51546Logan, IA 5154624.7 mi5$1,620,635$328,725$324,127

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in AVOCA, IA 51521?

As of September 2026, there are 16 active listings in AVOCA, IA (zip code 51521), compared to 12 the prior year.

What is the median home price in AVOCA, IA 51521?

The median listing price in AVOCA, IA 51521 is $182,325 as of September 2026, a 29.9% decrease from $260,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in AVOCA, IA 51521 spend an average of 31 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 88 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in AVOCA, IA 51521?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, AVOCA, IA 51521 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 31 days on market compared to 88 days last year.

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

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