50038 — Dallas County, Iowa Market Snapshot

Housing market data for zip code 50038 in Dallas County, Iowa. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.

Data as of January 2026

Limited Sales Data

Only 1 home sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Dallas County county page for broader data.

Market Sales Data

1 sales in 2026 (year to date)

Source: Redfin

Median Sale Price

$1,145,000

Closed sales

Days to Sell

137

Median, listing to close

Homes Sold

1

Closed in 2026

Inventory

N/A

Jumbo Loan Likely Needed

The median home in 50038 at $1,145,000 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 by $312,250. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.

Market Insights

Market Temperature

With homes sitting for 137 days on average, 50038 favors buyers. There may be opportunities to negotiate below asking price or request seller concessions for closing costs or rate buydowns.

Conforming Loan Feasibility

The median home in 50038 at $1,145,000 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 by $312,250. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.

Loan limits in 50038 are set at the county level.

2026 Loan Limits — Dallas County

Property Units Conforming Limit FHA Limit
1 Unit$832,750$541,287
2 Units$1,066,250$693,050
3 Units$1,288,800$837,700
4 Units$1,601,750$1,041,125

Affordability Snapshot — Zip 50038

To purchase the median home at $1,145,000 with 5% down at today's rate of 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $8,923.

Monthly Payment

$8,923

Income Required

$382,398

Principal & Interest

$7,055/mo

Down Payment (5%)

$57,250

Based on 30-year fixed at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800/yr insurance, 28% DTI guideline.

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Estimated Monthly Payment

$7,236

Principal & Interest$5,941
Property Tax$1,145
Insurance$150
Loan Amount$916,000
Total Interest$1,222,818
Income Required$310,121/yr

Jumbo loan required. Loan amount exceeds the $832,750 conforming limit for 50038.

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