Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Iowa. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$90,000
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 | 177 | $2,295 |
| Dubuque | 47 | $244,900 |
| Cedar Rapids | 46 | $154,800 |
| Davenport | 41 | $90,000 |
| Iowa City | 32 | $1,700 |
| West Des Moines | 23 | $2,200 |
| Waterloo | 21 | $90,000 |
| Council Bluffs | 16 | $205,000 |
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