Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Iowa. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$109,450
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 | 136 | $1,335 |
| Dubuque | 51 | $199,900 |
| Council Bluffs | 48 | $159,500 |
| Cedar Rapids | 43 | $2,095 |
| Ames | 40 | $355,000 |
| Davenport | 35 | $1,900 |
| Waterloo | 30 | $898 |
| Iowa City | 25 | $269,900 |
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