Is Ottumwa, IA 52501 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ottumwa is a seller’s market. With about 3.3 months of supply and 14% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
Competition score30/ 100
More competitive than 27% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #126 of 156 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
Months of supply3.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list14.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market51Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$121▲ +20.3% vs. last year
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