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FAYETTE, IA 52142

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Fayette County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
4
vs 4 last year
Pending
1
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$164,000
⇧ 14.7% vs $143,000 last year
Average Price
$153,000
⇩ 25.6% vs $205,667 last year
Days on Market
121
⇩ 17.7% vs 147 days last year

Market Context

Population: 1,790  ·  Density: 9.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $45,541

Typical home value: $125,772  ·  Homeownership: 61.2%

Market Analysis

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

The FAYETTE, IA real estate market (52142) currently shows 4 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 121 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 121 days on market compared to 147 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 14.7% year-over-year, from $143,000 to $164,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Days on market: 121 now vs 147 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $164,000 (+14.7% YoY)
  • Average: $153,000 (-25.6% 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 23.9 miles — 45 listings ($12,505,257 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
52142Fayette, IA 521420.0 mi4$612,000$164,000$153,000
50655Maynard, IA 506556.6 mi4$1,411,000$384,500$352,750
50606Arlington, IA 506067.9 mi1$82,000$82,000$82,000
50681Westgate, IA 5068111.4 mi1$425,000$425,000$425,000
52147Hawkeye, IA 5214711.9 mi3$897,000$299,000$299,000
52135Clermont, IA 5213514.9 mi1$82,000$82,000$82,000
50674Sumner, IA 5067416.4 mi8$1,983,088$189,900$247,886
50641Hazleton, IA 5064117.1 mi3$983,400$295,000$327,800
52043Elkader, IA 5204318.9 mi10$2,964,370$292,450$296,437
52133Castalia, IA 5213320.3 mi1$525,000$525,000$525,000
52161Ossian, IA 5216120.8 mi3$974,799$189,900$324,933
50630Fredericksburg, IA 5063023.0 mi2$463,200$175,000$231,600
50668Readlyn, IA 5066823.9 mi4$1,102,400$275,600$275,600

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in FAYETTE, IA 52142?

As of January 2026, there are 4 active listings in FAYETTE, IA (zip code 52142), compared to 4 the prior year.

What is the median home price in FAYETTE, IA 52142?

The median listing price in FAYETTE, IA 52142 is $164,000 as of January 2026, a 14.7% increase from $143,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in FAYETTE, IA 52142 spend an average of 121 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 147 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in FAYETTE, IA 52142?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, FAYETTE, IA 52142 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are selling faster, averaging 121 days on market compared to 147 days last year.

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

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