Fort Madison, IA Housing Market & Real Estate

Buyer's market+9.6% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Fort Madison, IA is $80,000, up 9.6% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 81 days with 46 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.

$80,000median sale price

Is Fort Madison a buyer's or seller's market?

Buyer's market4.6 months of supply81 avg. days on market

Fort Madison, IA is currently a buyer's market, based on 4.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 81 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

10

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

81

Average pace

Active listings

46

4.6 months supply

Sale-to-list

88.8%

Below asking

Fort Madison, IA market data

Current housing market statistics for Fort Madison, IA
MetricValue
Median sale price$80,000
Median list price$85,000
Year-over-year price change+9.6%
Average days on market81 days
Active inventory46 listings
Months of supply4.6 months
Sale-to-list price ratio88.8%
Market conditionBuyer's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Fort Madison housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $80,000. Prices have risen 9.6% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 81 days on market, indicating 4.6 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Fort Madison

There are currently 46 homes listed for sale in Fort Madison, Iowa. The median listing price is $85K.

Active listings

46

Homes on market

Median list price

$85K

Avg. days on market

81

Days until sale

New this week

7

Newly listed

Price drops:21.7%of listings
Sale-to-list:88.8%

Top public schools in Fort Madison

4 schools tracked · 1,760 students

The largest public schools serving Fort Madison, IA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Fort Madison Middle School

Grades 4-8 · 686 students

Public

Fort Madison High School

Grades 9-12 · 561 students

Public

Richardson Elementary School

Grades PK-3 · 286 students

Public

Lincoln Elementary School

Grades K-3 · 227 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Fort Madison?

The median home sale price in Fort Madison is $80,000, up 9.6% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Fort Madison?

Homes typically spend 81 days on market before going under contract.

Is Fort Madison a buyer's or seller's market?

With 4.6 months of supply, Fort Madison is currently a buyer's market.

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