Over the past year, Delaware County has seen a sharp upswing in home values, with typical prices up 42.84 percent. That pace far outstrips Iowa overall, where values rose only 0.42 percent. Compared with a year ago, homes are also taking much longer to sell, with median days on market up 90.16 percent.
In February 2026, the typical home value reached about $239,250, nearly matching the statewide figure of $239,900. Sellers listed homes at a median price of $250,000, and they generally needed patience, as properties spent a median of 116 days on the market while about 20 percent still sold above list price.
Inventory in Delaware County held steady year over year at 50 homes, equal to roughly 5 months of supply, with 22 new listings and 13 pending sales pointing to moderate activity for a seller’s market. Looking ahead to March 2026, typical values are projected to move up to about $274,275, with the projected median list price around $270,250 and inventory edging up to 54 homes. With an average sale-to-list ratio near 0.96 and 12 percent of listings seeing price drops, both buyers and sellers can benefit from an Agent Pronto–recommended real estate professional who understands this evolving market and can guide them through their next move.
