Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Iowa. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$99,998
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 | 144 | $1,350 |
| Dubuque | 51 | $225,000 |
| Cedar Rapids | 42 | $2,425 |
| Council Bluffs | 42 | $162,900 |
| Ames | 34 | $314,500 |
| Davenport | 33 | $39,900 |
| Waterloo | 27 | $825 |
| Iowa City | 24 | $266,000 |
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