Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Iowa. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$141,500
1,000 active listings
Property tax (effective)
1.57%
Median · of home value
State income tax
3.80%
Flat rate
Transfer tax
0.16%
Paid by seller
Every calculator pre-filled with Iowa's 2026 rates. Override any number inline if your county or deal differs.
Ranked by active listing volume.
| City | Listings | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 188 | $1,593 |
| Davenport | 53 | $159,500 |
| Cedar Rapids | 50 | $60,750 |
| Iowa City | 42 | $299,950 |
| Sioux City | 41 | $170,000 |
| Dubuque | 34 | $80,000 |
| Council Bluffs | 32 | $62,809 |
| Ames | 31 | $1,350 |
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