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DOW CITY, IA 51528

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
1
⇩ 66.7% vs 3 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$700,000
⇧ 379.5% vs $146,000 last year
Average Price
$700,000
⇧ 379.5% vs $146,000 last year
Days on Market
194
⇩ 13.8% vs 225 days last year

Market Context

Population: 642  ·  Density: 3.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $70,625

Typical home value: $108,506  ·  Homeownership: 69.0%

Market Analysis

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

The DOW CITY, IA real estate market (51528) currently shows 1 active listings. Homes are averaging 194 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 194 days on market compared to 225 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 379.5% year-over-year, from $146,000 to $700,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 1 this year vs 3 last year
  • Days on market: 194 now vs 225 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $700,000 (+379.5% YoY)
  • Average: $700,000 (+379.5% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 24.7 miles — 55 listings ($13,845,216 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
51528Dow City, IA 515280.0 mi1$700,000$700,000$700,000
51529Dunlap, IA 515297.8 mi3$735,399$262,400$245,133
51527Defiance, IA 5152710.4 mi2$490,000$245,000$245,000
51060Ute, IA 5106012.8 mi1$135,000$135,000$135,000
51572Soldier, IA 5157215.4 mi1$218,000$218,000$218,000
51579Woodbine, IA 5157916.1 mi8$2,518,664$323,500$314,833
51461Schleswig, IA 5146117.0 mi5$883,165$145,900$176,633
51446Irwin, IA 5144619.0 mi1$35,000$35,000$35,000
51565Portsmouth, IA 5156519.5 mi2$860,000$430,000$430,000
51034Mapleton, IA 5103421.9 mi12$3,234,372$106,200$269,531
51564Pisgah, IA 5156422.4 mi3$464,625$154,875$154,875
51455Manning, IA 5145523.0 mi13$3,279,991$249,900$252,307
51563Persia, IA 5156324.7 mi3$291,000$97,000$97,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DOW CITY, IA 51528?

As of January 2026, there are 1 active listings in DOW CITY, IA (zip code 51528), compared to 3 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DOW CITY, IA 51528?

The median listing price in DOW CITY, IA 51528 is $700,000 as of January 2026, a 379.5% increase from $146,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in DOW CITY, IA 51528 spend an average of 194 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 225 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DOW CITY, IA 51528?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, DOW CITY, IA 51528 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 194 days on market compared to 225 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in DOW CITY, IA 51528 save an estimated $14,000 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $700,000. 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.