The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52569 sells for about $98,500, or $78 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $440 a month.
ZIP 52569 — Leighton
The housing market in ZIP 52565 (Keosauqua) is characterized by low inventory and modest price appreciation, reflecting a stable, rural economy. Demand is driven by local residents and retirees, with limited turnover and a high owner-occupancy rate. Market conditions remain steady with minimal volatility compared to larger urban centers.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, local workers, and those seeking a quiet, low-cost-of-living rural lifestyle in a historic riverfront setting.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.6% · poverty 8.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52565, Keosauqua, IA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Van Buren County Community School District, which provides rural public education for the region.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal flooding near the Des Moines River and occasional severe wind events.
Economic momentum is driven by local government, agriculture, and tourism related to the historic Villages of Van Buren.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Iowa) — Iowa Property Tax Assessment Limitation: The taxable value is determined by applying an assessment limitation (rollback) to the assessed market value. The limitation is calculated annually to restrict the growth in aggregate taxable value for the residential class to 3% statewide.
Commutes are primarily local or involve travel to nearby regional hubs like Ottumwa or Fairfield via state highways.
The area features significant outdoor amenities including Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, the Des Moines River for water recreation, and historic village trails.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily serving local workers and retirees with low vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, local government services, and small-scale tourism centered on the historic character of the county.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with access provided by Iowa Highway 1.
Development is focused on small-scale infrastructure maintenance and historic preservation rather than large-scale commercial expansion.
The Van Buren County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments updated periodically per Iowa state law.
Parcels are subject to Van Buren County property taxes and the Van Buren County Community School District levy.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather and flooding.
Iowa is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Iowa law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property to the buyer.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and USAStateStats profiles for Keosauqua, IA.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A large state park featuring hiking trails, camping, and scenic river views.
Provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and riverfront recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.