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County Overview

Monroe County, IA

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Seller's Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Monroe County, IA real estate market currently shows 23 active listings, with 5 pending sales. Homes are averaging 65 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 7 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 65 days on market compared to 81 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 19.8% year-over-year, from $166,675 to $199,750.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 7,371  ·  Density: 9.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $73,798

Typical home value: $118,646  ·  Homeownership: 82.4%

Included Areas

Albia: 52531

Lovilia: 50150

Melrose: 52569

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
23
⇩ 23.3% vs 30 last year
Pending
5
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$199,750
⇧ 19.8% vs $166,675 last year
Average Price
$248,561
⇧ 5% vs $236,720 last year
Days on Market
65
⇩ 19.8% vs 81 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$111
vs $111/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,624 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.9%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.1%
⇩ 59.6% vs 0.2% last year
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %