Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Iowa. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$185,000
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 | 710 | $183,700 |
| Davenport | 58 | $54,950 |
| West Des Moines | 57 | $279,900 |
| Urbandale | 50 | $272,250 |
| Council Bluffs | 29 | $1,500 |
| Cedar Rapids | 25 | $1,400 |
| Johnston | 17 | $329,900 |
| Clive | 15 | $312,900 |
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