Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Iowa. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$120,000
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 | 278 | $2,625 |
| Davenport | 177 | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids | 98 | $1,510 |
| Sioux City | 82 | $210,000 |
| Council Bluffs | 74 | $112,450 |
| Iowa City | 61 | $350,000 |
| West Des Moines | 41 | $265,000 |
| Dubuque | 38 | $67,500 |
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