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Blairstown, IA Housing Market
Balanced market+9.7% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Blairstown, IA is worth $256,585, rose 9.7% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $85,000, -41.4% year over year (through May 2026). With 2.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 34 days, Blairstown is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $256,585 home is about $1,370/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Blairstown, IA
Typical home value
$256,585
+9.7% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$85,000
-41.4% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
34
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
2
2.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$74,167
Home costs 3.5x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Blairstown a buyer's or seller's market?
Balanced market2.0 months of supply34 days on market95.5% of asking
Blairstown, IA is a balanced market, based on 2.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 34 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Blairstown housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Blairstown, IA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $85,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | -41.4% |
| Median price per sq ft | $37/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 34 days |
| Active inventory | 2 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 95.5% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Listings with a price cut | 50.0% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Blairstown is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Blairstown is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Blairstown home prices moved?
Across the 30 months we hold for Blairstown, IA, the median sale price fell 37.0%, from $135,000 in August 2021 to $85,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 9.7% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 50.0% of Blairstown listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 95.5%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Blairstown?
Priced off the typical home value of $256,585 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $51,317 | $205,268 | $1,370/mo |
| 5% | $12,829 | $243,756 | $1,627/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,370, that implies roughly $58,705 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Blairstown earns $74,167, about $15,462 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.5x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Blairstown?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Blairstown, IA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Blairstown?
Active listings in Blairstown, IA went from 4 in July 2024 to 2 in May 2026, a -50.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 | not published |
| October 2024 | 1 | not published |
| December 2024 | 1 | not published |
| February 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 2 | not published |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Blairstown compare to Iowa and the U.S.?
Blairstown homes sell for $85,000 — 67% below the Iowa median of $258,700. Against the national median of $410,700, Blairstown runs 79% lower. Year-over-year, Blairstown moved -41.4% against Iowa's +2.3% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blairstown, IA | $85,000 | -41.4% | 34 days |
| Iowa statewide | $258,700 | +2.3% | 37 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Blairstown
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 50.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $257 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $256,585 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Blairstown listing goes under contract in 34 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 95.5% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved +9.7% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Blairstown varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Blairstown
There are currently 2 homes listed for sale in Blairstown, Iowa. Featured listings range from $90,000 to $325,000.
$159,900
209 Fremont St SW
Blairstown, IA
2 bd1 ba1,212 sqft$132/ft²
House34,848 sqft lot
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$325,000
501 NE Prospect St
Blairstown, IA
4 bd3 ba2,376 sqft$137/ft²
House25,265 sqft lot
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Active listings
2
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
34
Days until sale
Price drops:50.0%of listings
Sale-to-list:95.5%
How much do homes cost in Blairstown by property type?
How the Blairstown, IA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $85,000 | $37/sq ft | 1 | 34 days |
Who lives in Blairstown?
American Community Survey estimates for Blairstown. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
652
Households
248
Median income
$74,167/yr
Median age
37.8 years
Owner-occupied
79.8%
Median home value
$164,300
Median gross rent
$783/mo
Mean commute
28.2 min
79.8% of occupied homes in Blairstown are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $164,300 against Zillow's $256,585 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which cities are near Blairstown, IA?
Ordered by distance from Blairstown, not by size. Compare Blairstown side by side with any of them.
Blairstown housing market FAQ
Is Blairstown a buyer's or seller's market?
Blairstown, IA is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 2.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 34 days, and sellers getting 95.5% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Blairstown?
The typical home in Blairstown, IA is worth $256,585 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $85,000, about $37 per square foot.
Is Blairstown cheaper than the rest of Iowa?
Blairstown's median sale price of $85,000 is 67% lower than the Iowa statewide median of $258,700, and 79% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Blairstown?
Homes in Blairstown, IA spent a median of 34 days on market before going under contract, versus 37 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Blairstown?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $256,585 home is about $1,370 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $58,705 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $74,167.
Are home prices rising in Blairstown?
The typical home value in Blairstown, IA rose 9.7% over the last 12 months, from $233,979 to $256,585 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Blairstown?
Blairstown ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Blairstown?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Blairstown, IA is a balanced market with 2.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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