Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Iowa. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$47,150
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 | 145 | $1,295 |
| Waterloo | 81 | $174,900 |
| Council Bluffs | 42 | $194,900 |
| Ames | 29 | $1,500 |
| West Des Moines | 27 | $2,395 |
| Iowa City | 27 | $2,800 |
| Dubuque | 24 | $40,875 |
| Davenport | 21 | $129,900 |
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