Howard County, IA Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Howard County was $167K last month, up 40.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Howard County is $144, up 94.6% since last year.
Howard County Housing Market Trends
In February 2025, Howard County home prices were up 40.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $167K. On average, homes in Howard County sell after 37 days on the market compared to 120 days last year. There were 1 homes sold in February this year, down from 8 last year.

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- $107,500 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,420 sq ft221 South Ave, Protivin, IA 52163List Price$115,000Sale to List7% under listDays on Market50 days221 South Ave, Protivin, IA 52163
- $63,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath832 sq ft206 E 3rd Ave, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$69,900Sale to List10% under listDays on Market23 days206 E 3rd Ave, Cresco, IA 52136
- $167,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1.5 baths1,156 sq ft130 E 5th Ave Ave, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$164,900Sale to List1% over listDays on Market81 days130 E 5th Ave Ave, Cresco, IA 52136
- $110,000 Last Sold Price4 beds1.5 baths1,812 sq ft505 River St, Chester, IA 52134List Price$119,000Sale to List8% under listDays on Market185 days505 River St, Chester, IA 52134
- $130,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,618 sq ft505 7th Ave East Ave, Cresco, IA 52136List Price$137,900Sale to List6% under listDays on Market58 days505 7th Ave East Ave, Cresco, IA 52136
- $105,0003 beds1.5 baths1,173 sq ft540 3rd St SE, Cresco, IA 52136List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—540 3rd St SE, Cresco, IA 52136
- $118,000 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths1,744 sq ft406 Forest St, Lime Springs, IA 52155List Price$125,000Sale to List6% under listDays on Market35 days406 Forest St, Lime Springs, IA 52155
- $90,0005 beds1 bath1,392 sq ft411 8th St E, Cresco, IA 52136List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—411 8th St E, Cresco, IA 52136
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5/10 Riceville Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 203 Students | 1 reviews |
4/10 Crestwood Elementary School Public • K-6 | 415 Students | 1 reviews |
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