Howard County, IA Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Howard County was $180K last month, down 21.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Howard County is $87, down 17.9% since last year.
Howard County Housing Market Trends
In October 2025, Howard County home prices were down 21.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $180K. On average, homes in Howard County sell after 9 days on the market compared to 30 days last year. There were 2 homes sold in October this year, down from 6 last year.

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- $312,000 Last Sold Price4 beds3 baths2,084 sq ft1028 5th Street St SE, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$319,500Sale to List2% under listDays on Market47 days1028 5th Street St SE, Cresco, IA 52136
- $620,000 Last Sold Price5 beds3 baths4,172 sq ft23873 90th St, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$600,000Sale to List3% over listDays on Market56 days23873 90th St, Cresco, IA 52136
- $3,005,800 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft50th St, IA 52136List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market108 days50th St, IA 52136
- $201,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths2,131 sq ft511 2nd St. West St, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$204,500Sale to List2% under listDays on Market144 days511 2nd St. West St, Cresco, IA 52136
- $75,900 Last Sold Price2 beds1.5 baths1,394 sq ft207 W Main St, Riceville, IA 50466List Price$85,900Sale to List12% under listDays on Market142 days207 W Main St, Riceville, IA 50466
- $149,900 Last Sold Price4 beds3 baths2,388 sq ft411 N Elm St, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$149,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market44 days411 N Elm St, Cresco, IA 52136
- $55,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,030 sq ft511 3rd Ave Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$65,000Sale to List15% under listDays on Market53 days511 3rd Ave Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136
- $305,000 Last Sold Price3 beds3 baths2,509 sq ft506 8th St. East St, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$325,000Sale to List6% under listDays on Market67 days506 8th St. East St, Cresco, IA 52136
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5/10 Crestwood Elementary School Public • K-6 | 425 Students | 1 reviews |
3/10 Riceville Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 211 Students | 1 reviews |
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