51553 — Pottawattamie County, Iowa Market Snapshot
Housing market data for zip code 51553 in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.
Limited Sales Data
Only 1 home sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Pottawattamie County county page for broader data.
Market Sales Data
1 sales in 2026 (year to date)
Median Sale Price
$220,000
Days to Sell
57
Homes Sold
1
Inventory
4
Conforming Loan Available
Most homebuyers in 51553 can comfortably use conventional financing. The median home price of $220,000 is well below the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750, meaning buyers can put as little as 3-5% down without hitting jumbo loan territory.
Market Insights
Market Temperature
51553's market is balanced with homes taking an average of 57 days to sell. Buyers have some negotiating room without the pressure of bidding wars.
Conforming Loan Feasibility
Most homebuyers in 51553 can comfortably use conventional financing. The median home price of $220,000 is well below the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750, meaning buyers can put as little as 3-5% down without hitting jumbo loan territory.
Loan limits in 51553 are set at the county level.
2026 Loan Limits — Pottawattamie 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 51553
To purchase the median home at $220,000 with 5% down at today's rate of 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $1,836.
Monthly Payment
$1,836
Income Required
$78,667
Principal & Interest
$1,356/mo
Down Payment (5%)
$11,000
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
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