Fort Madison, IA / Market report
Fort Madison, IA Housing Market and Selling Costs
Use this report to compare a direct sale with listing, repairs, and the time and costs of holding a house. Market measures are context; the condition and costs for your own property matter.
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Fort Madison and Lee County, Iowa. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Want a written cash offer to compare? Call 888-274-5006 or tell us about the property in the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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Fort Madison market numbers
Compare Fort Madison home values and recent sales below
Housing prices and selling conditions
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $129,938 | Redfin · Fort Madison, IA | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 44 days | Redfin · Fort Madison, IA | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Homes sold | 36 homes | Redfin · Fort Madison, IA | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $114,501 | Zillow · Fort Madison, IA | As of September 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 59 homes | Zillow · Fort Madison, IA | As of September 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
What the numbers mean for your house
Use the market figures as a starting point. Your house’s condition, needed repairs, tenant arrangements, and timing can affect what you spend and which sale option fits.
For Zillow's modeled home value, see $114,501 (As of September 2026; Zillow typical home value for Fort Madison, IA).
Compare the cost of repairs or cleanout with the bills you would carry while waiting for a sale. A tenant or limits on access can also affect the timing.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. A written cash offer gives you another number to compare with listing, repairs, and the costs of waiting.
Local selling costs
Iowa real estate transfer tax
Iowa charges 80 cents for each $500, or fraction of $500, of a sale price above the first $500. On a $100,000 sale, the taxable $99,500 is 199 units of $500, so the tax is $159.20. The person conveying the property, normally the seller, is liable under Iowa law. The county recorder needs the tax paid before recording the deed.
Some transfers are exempt, including certain family, divorce, estate-distribution, and $500-or-less transfers. The closing professional can confirm whether an exemption applies and the taxable amount.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Iowa real estate transfer tax.
Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate and can affect what you keep.
What you may keep
Sale price is not the same as money left after costs
Start with a realistic sale price or written offer. Then compare the costs for your house: mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, your share of current property taxes, repairs or cleanout, other selling costs, and the bills you carry while waiting. A listing plan can also include its own selling costs and time on the market.
Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.
Compare what you may keep with the Fort Madison calculator →Questions about the Fort Madison market report
Do the current market numbers show what my Fort Madison house is worth?
Market figures are one way to compare your options. Your house’s condition, repair needs, whether a tenant lives there, and how soon you want to sell can affect what you spend and what a buyer may offer.
How is Iowa real estate transfer tax calculated?
Iowa charges 80 cents for each $500, or fraction of $500, of the price above the first $500. On a $100,000 sale, the taxable $99,500 is 199 units of $500, or $159.20. The person conveying the property, normally the seller, is liable under the law; some family, divorce, estate-distribution, and $500-or-less transfers are exempt. A closing professional can confirm whether an exemption applies and the taxable amount. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Iowa real estate transfer tax. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
Do you buy houses as-is in Fort Madison and Lee County?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Fort Madison and Lee County, Iowa. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What changes how much I may keep after a sale?
The sale price is only the starting number. Mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, your share of current property taxes, repairs or cleanout, selling costs, and bills while you wait can change what remains. Compare those costs with the timing and work involved in each option.
How do I ask for a written cash offer?
Use the form on this page or call 888-274-5006. We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Fort Madison seller resources and next steps
Choose a local page that fits what you are weighing, such as tenants, repairs, an inherited house, or a deadline.
Want a written cash offer to compare? Call 888-274-5006 or share the property details in the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the property address, condition, occupancy, and timing you are weighing.