Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Iowa. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$192,250
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 | 261 | $225,000 |
| Waterloo | 123 | $99,000 |
| Ames | 97 | $374,900 |
| Council Bluffs | 64 | $189,750 |
| Davenport | 61 | $90,000 |
| Urbandale | 60 | $236,995 |
| Sioux City | 59 | $185,000 |
| Cedar Rapids | 57 | $3,290 |
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