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BURLINGTON, IA 52601

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Des Moines County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The BURLINGTON, IA real estate market (52601) currently shows 167 active listings, with 34 pending sales. Homes are averaging 58 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 3 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 58 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 0.9% year-over-year, from $139,900 to $141,150.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 27,592  ·  Density: 97.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $53,827

Typical home value: $121,233  ·  Homeownership: 69.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
167
⇧ 1.8% vs 164 last year
Pending
34
20% pending ratio
Median Price
$141,150
⇧ 0.9% vs $139,900 last year
Average Price
$193,241
⇩ 7.4% vs $208,740 last year
Days on Market
58
⇧ 1.8% vs 57 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$101
⇧ 8.6% vs $93/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,549 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 167 this year vs 164 last year
  • Days on market: 58 now vs 57 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $141,150 (+0.9% YoY)
  • Average: $193,241 (-7.4% 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 21.6 miles — 192 listings ($33,653,549 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
52601Burlington, IA 526010.0 mi143$24,558,534$111,200$171,738
61437Gladstone, IL 614376.4 mi1$90,000$90,000$90,000
52638Middletown, IA 526388.1 mi1$195,500$195,500$195,500
52623Danville, IA 5262312.0 mi6$2,281,350$216,725$380,225
61454Lomax, IL 6145412.5 mi2$150,000$75,000$75,000
61418Biggsville, IL 6141812.9 mi3$219,675$73,225$73,225
52624Denmark, IA 5262414.4 mi1$125,000$125,000$125,000
61447Kirkwood, IL 6144718.0 mi2$59,000$29,500$29,500
52640Morning Sun, IA 5264018.9 mi4$644,000$161,000$161,000
61442Keithsburg, IL 6144219.7 mi2$77,500$38,750$38,750
62358Niota, IL 6235820.2 mi1$223,950$223,950$223,950
61450La Harpe, IL 6145020.4 mi8$960,464$124,975$120,058
52653Wapello, IA 5265321.6 mi18$4,068,576$198,925$226,032

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BURLINGTON, IA 52601?

As of September 2026, there are 167 active listings in BURLINGTON, IA (zip code 52601), compared to 164 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BURLINGTON, IA 52601?

The median listing price in BURLINGTON, IA 52601 is $141,150 as of September 2026, a 0.9% increase from $139,900 the prior year.

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

Homes in BURLINGTON, IA 52601 spend an average of 58 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 BURLINGTON, IA 52601?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BURLINGTON, IA 52601 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 3 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 58 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

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