Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Iowa. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$172,250
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 | 185 | $205,000 |
| Davenport | 164 | $137,450 |
| Iowa City | 135 | $299,900 |
| Dubuque | 78 | $205,000 |
| Des Moines | 76 | $1,163 |
| Waterloo | 64 | $1,050 |
| Council Bluffs | 63 | $205,000 |
| Sioux City | 44 | $189,975 |
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