Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The WAPELLO, IA real estate market (52653) currently shows 17 active listings, with 5 pending sales. Homes are averaging 53 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 53 days on market compared to 70 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 3.6% year-over-year, from $179,973 to $173,450.
Population: 3,109 · Density: 10.8/mi² · Median household income: $71,190
Typical home value: $127,611 · Homeownership: 68.5%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52653 | Wapello, IA 52653 | 0.0 mi | 18 | $4,068,576 | $198,925 | $226,032 |
| 52640 | Morning Sun, IA 52640 | 8.2 mi | 4 | $644,000 | $161,000 | $161,000 |
| 52637 | Mediapolis, IA 52637 | 10.2 mi | 7 | $1,986,460 | $289,000 | $283,780 |
| 61442 | Keithsburg, IL 61442 | 12.9 mi | 2 | $77,500 | $38,750 | $38,750 |
| 52738 | Columbus Junction, IA 52738 | 13.8 mi | 11 | $3,323,397 | $214,900 | $302,127 |
| 61260 | Joy, IL 61260 | 15.0 mi | 5 | $684,790 | $97,500 | $136,958 |
| 61476 | Seaton, IL 61476 | 17.6 mi | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| 61259 | Illinois City, IL 61259 | 19.4 mi | 1 | $308,500 | $308,500 | $308,500 |
| 52621 | Crawfordsville, IA 52621 | 19.8 mi | 3 | $1,047,000 | $399,000 | $349,000 |
| 52645 | New London, IA 52645 | 21.6 mi | 7 | $1,595,286 | $218,650 | $227,898 |
| 52766 | Nichols, IA 52766 | 21.9 mi | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $115,000 |
| 61231 | Aledo, IL 61231 | 22.7 mi | 17 | $3,540,913 | $178,650 | $208,289 |
| 52201 | Ainsworth, IA 52201 | 23.3 mi | 4 | $1,339,768 | $344,925 | $334,942 |
As of September 2026, there are 17 active listings in WAPELLO, IA (zip code 52653), compared to 16 the prior year.
The median listing price in WAPELLO, IA 52653 is $173,450 as of September 2026, a 3.6% decrease from $179,973 the prior year.
Homes in WAPELLO, IA 52653 spend an average of 53 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 70 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, WAPELLO, IA 52653 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 53 days on market compared to 70 days last year.
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