Is Ventura, IA 50482 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ventura is a buyer’s market. With about 6.9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Ventura housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Ventura, IA 50482 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 96 days and there were 6.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (102 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $524,773. Overall, Ventura is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Cerro Gordo County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Mason City 50401 (25% sold over asking) and Clear Lake 50428 (13% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Nearby markets
Clear Lake 50428Balanced $232 /sq ftMason City 50401Seller’s market $123 /sq ftPlymouth 50464Seller’s market $101 /sq ftRock Falls 50467 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Ventura is
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Questions about Ventura real estate
Is Ventura a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.9 months of supply in Ventura, IA 50482 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Ventura?
The typical home went under contract in 96 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ventura sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ventura?
About 1.45% of a home’s value a year in Cerro Gordo County, or roughly $5,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ventura?
The median sale price was $524,773 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $228 per square foot.
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