The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52566 sells for about $211,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 52566 — Kirkville
Keosauqua's housing market is characterized by high affordability and low inventory, with a stable but slow-growing population. Recent efforts to increase housing stock through local partnerships are addressing a critical need for new residential units. The market remains steady, driven by local demand rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle, including retirees and families who prioritize community stability over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% 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 5.6% · poverty 8.6% — a stable, low-distress 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 7.0%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 52565, Van Buren County 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.
Crime rates in Keosauqua are generally low, consistent with the rural character of Van Buren County, though specific regional comparative data is not determinable.
The area is served by the Van Buren County Community School District, which provides public education for the region.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal flooding near the Des Moines River and severe thunderstorm activity.
Economic momentum is driven by local initiatives like the Construction Academy housing partnership, though the area remains a small, stable rural community.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment.
The area features access to the Des Moines River for water activities, local parks, and historic sites like the oldest courthouse in Iowa.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand for quality housing, with ongoing efforts to increase supply through new construction.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, public services, and small-scale local commerce within Van Buren County.
Transportation is entirely reliant on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
Development is currently focused on addressing housing shortages through small-scale residential projects supported by state grants.
The Van Buren County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments updated periodically to reflect market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Van Buren County Community School District taxes and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for flood and storm damage is a standard consideration for local homeowners.
Net domestic migration in the region has been slightly negative, reflecting broader rural population trends in Iowa.
Iowa is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Iowa law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and World Population Review.
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.
The oldest courthouse in Iowa, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Provides local opportunities for fishing, boating, and scenic recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.