Howard County, IA Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Howard County was $127K last month, down 39.5% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Howard County is $103, up 1.0% since last year.
Howard County Housing Market Trends
In May 2025, Howard County home prices were down 39.5% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $127K. On average, homes in Howard County sell after 4 days on the market compared to 8 days last year. There were 5 homes sold in May this year, up from 5 last year.

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- $43,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,632 sq ft513 N Elm St, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$49,900Sale to List14% under listDays on Market38 days513 N Elm St, Cresco, IA 52136
- $235,000 Last Sold Price2 beds3 baths2,290 sq ft316 6th St. East St, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$239,900Sale to List2% under listDays on Market54 days316 6th St. East St, Cresco, IA 52136
- $233,000 Last Sold Price4 beds2.5 baths2,337 sq ft204 E 5th Ave, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$239,000Sale to List3% under listDays on Market98 days204 E 5th Ave, Cresco, IA 52136
- $324,000 Last Sold Price3 beds3.5 baths3,257 sq ft222 8th Ave Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$324,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market119 days222 8th Ave Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136
- $180,000 Last Sold Price4 beds1.5 baths1,677 sq ft304 E 6th St. St, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$189,900Sale to List5% under listDays on Market61 days304 E 6th St. St, Cresco, IA 52136
- $105,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,016 sq ft427 N Miller Street St, Lime Springs, IA 52155List Price$105,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market46 days427 N Miller Street St, Lime Springs, IA 52155
- $58,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,160 sq ft130 High St. St, Protivin, IA 52163List Price$69,900Sale to List17% under listDays on Market48 days130 High St. St, Protivin, IA 52163
- $175,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft525 W 4th Avenue Ave, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$174,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market58 days525 W 4th Avenue Ave, Cresco, IA 52136
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4/10 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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