Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Iowa. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$210,000
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 89 | $239,900 |
| Iowa City | 73 | $314,900 |
| Davenport | 64 | $225,000 |
| Des Moines | 62 | $199,950 |
| Dubuque | 36 | $182,450 |
| Ames | 35 | $249,500 |
| Council Bluffs | 31 | $219,000 |
| Waterloo | 30 | $1,000 |
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