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LOWDEN, IA 52255

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

Market Analysis

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

The LOWDEN, IA real estate market (52255) currently shows 9 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 50 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 50 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 38.5% year-over-year, from $135,000 to $186,975.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 1,166  ·  Density: 10.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $63,512

Typical home value: $132,621  ·  Homeownership: 80.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
9
⇧ 12.5% vs 8 last year
Pending
2
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$186,975
⇧ 38.5% vs $135,000 last year
Average Price
$212,149
⇧ 47.7% vs $143,665 last year
Days on Market
50
⇩ 12.3% vs 57 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$117
⇧ 27.2% vs $92/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,918 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
1%
—
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 9 this year vs 8 last year
  • Days on market: 50 now vs 57 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $186,975 (+38.5% YoY)
  • Average: $212,149 (+47.7% 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 21.8 miles — 64 listings ($20,822,701 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
52255Lowden, IA 522550.0 mi6$1,240,290$186,725$206,715
52777Wheatland, IA 527775.6 mi2$359,800$179,900$179,900
52323Oxford Junction, IA 523238.4 mi1$109,000$109,000$109,000
52765New Liberty, IA 5276510.8 mi4$1,476,668$400,000$369,167
52320Olin, IA 5232013.4 mi3$394,749$110,250$131,583
52751Grand Mound, IA 5275114.3 mi4$1,299,600$324,900$324,900
52306Mechanicsville, IA 5230615.2 mi7$1,287,377$187,375$183,911
52312Morley, IA 5231217.6 mi1$599,900$599,900$599,900
52309Monmouth, IA 5230918.4 mi1$685,000$685,000$685,000
52037Delmar, IA 5203718.5 mi2$1,298,000$649,000$649,000
52773Walcott, IA 5277319.8 mi3$847,500$282,500$282,500
52760Moscow, IA 5276020.6 mi1$165,000$165,000$165,000
52358West Branch, IA 5235821.8 mi29$11,059,817$333,725$381,373

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LOWDEN, IA 52255?

As of September 2026, there are 9 active listings in LOWDEN, IA (zip code 52255), compared to 8 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LOWDEN, IA 52255?

The median listing price in LOWDEN, IA 52255 is $186,975 as of September 2026, a 38.5% increase from $135,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in LOWDEN, IA 52255 spend an average of 50 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 57 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LOWDEN, IA 52255?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LOWDEN, IA 52255 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 50 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

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