Buena Vista County, IA Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Buena Vista County was $140K last month, down 25.2% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Buena Vista County is $108, down 8.5% since last year.
Buena Vista County Housing Market Trends
In May 2025, Buena Vista County home prices were down 25.2% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $140K. On average, homes in Buena Vista County sell after 76 days on the market compared to 43 days last year. There were 17 homes sold in May this year, up from 10 last year.

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- $168,500 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,462 sq ft1104 E 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588List Price$168,500Sale to List0% over listDays on Market71 days1104 E 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
- $155,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath997 sq ft801 Northwestern Dr, Storm Lake, IA 50588List Price$155,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market44 days801 Northwestern Dr, Storm Lake, IA 50588
- $218,750 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths2,092 sq ft812 W 6th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588List Price$230,000Sale to List5% under listDays on Market46 days812 W 6th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
- $375,000 Last Sold Price3 beds3 baths2,926 sq ft140 Mallard Ave, Storm Lake, IA 50588List Price$379,000Sale to List1% under listDays on Market36 days140 Mallard Ave, Storm Lake, IA 50588
- $355,000 Last Sold Price4 beds3.5 baths2,988 sq ft1519 Shoreway Rd, Storm Lake, IA 50588List Price$355,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market79 days1519 Shoreway Rd, Storm Lake, IA 50588
- $189,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1.5 baths1,652 sq ft202 E 2nd, Storm Lake, IA 50588List Price$189,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market49 days202 E 2nd, Storm Lake, IA 50588
- $162,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths1,656 sq ft207 Mae St, Storm Lake, IA 50588List Price$159,000Sale to List2% over listDays on Market60 days207 Mae St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
- $90,900 Last Sold Price5 beds2 baths1,770 sq ft731 Michigan St, Storm Lake, IA 50588List Price$89,900Sale to List1% over listDays on Market29 days731 Michigan St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
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Schools in Buena Vista County
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9/10 Alta Elementary School Public • PreK-3 | 237 Students | 2 reviews |
5/10 Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School Public • PreK-6 | 114 Students | N/A |
4/10 Sioux Central Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 241 Students | 1 reviews |
3/10 Newell-Fonda Lower Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 289 Students | N/A |
2/10 Storm Lake Middle School Public • 5-8 | 787 Students | 1 reviews |
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