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LOST NATION, IA 52254

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

Market Analysis

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

The LOST NATION, IA real estate market (52254) currently shows 2 active listings. Homes are averaging 112 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 taking longer to sell, averaging 112 days on market compared to 45 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 29.1% year-over-year, from $162,450 to $115,125.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 906  ·  Density: 5.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $53,750

Typical home value: $89,504  ·  Homeownership: 63.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
2
⇩ 50% vs 4 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$115,125
⇩ 29.1% vs $162,450 last year
Average Price
$115,125
⇩ 29.1% vs $162,450 last year
Days on Market
112
⇧ 148.9% vs 45 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$113
⇧ 1.8% vs $111/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,062 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 2 this year vs 4 last year
  • Days on market: 112 now vs 45 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $115,125 (-29.1% YoY)
  • Average: $115,125 (-29.1% 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 23.3 miles — 57 listings ($17,131,684 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
52777Wheatland, IA 527777.7 mi2$359,800$179,900$179,900
52037Delmar, IA 520379.1 mi2$1,298,000$649,000$649,000
52255Lowden, IA 5225510.1 mi6$1,240,290$186,725$206,715
52060Maquoketa, IA 5206012.2 mi12$3,274,872$191,725$272,906
52309Monmouth, IA 5230912.6 mi1$685,000$685,000$685,000
52721Bennett, IA 5272115.8 mi1$137,000$137,000$137,000
52731Charlotte, IA 5273116.5 mi2$979,800$489,900$489,900
52742De Witt, IA 5274217.2 mi13$4,770,545$330,000$366,965
52337Stanwood, IA 5233718.0 mi3$597,750$199,250$199,250
52074Spragueville, IA 5207420.2 mi1$289,000$289,000$289,000
52069Preston, IA 5206920.7 mi6$1,612,350$255,000$268,725
52312Morley, IA 5231222.9 mi1$599,900$599,900$599,900
52306Mechanicsville, IA 5230623.3 mi7$1,287,377$187,375$183,911

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LOST NATION, IA 52254?

As of September 2026, there are 2 active listings in LOST NATION, IA (zip code 52254), compared to 4 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LOST NATION, IA 52254?

The median listing price in LOST NATION, IA 52254 is $115,125 as of September 2026, a 29.1% decrease from $162,450 the prior year.

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

Homes in LOST NATION, IA 52254 spend an average of 112 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 45 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LOST NATION, IA 52254?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LOST NATION, IA 52254 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 112 days on market compared to 45 days last year.

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