5 homes sold in Collins in the last year, at a typical $213K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Collins homes are listed.
Every place Collins homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Collins.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Owning the typical Collins home costs about $1,352 a month
Price: Collins’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Collins’ 1.4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Collins is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Four things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $213K home, about $2,890 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Post your home to Collins, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Collins. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Collins with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Collins
What do homes sell for in Collins, IA?
5 homes sold in the year to April 2026 at a typical $213K, $143 a square foot.
Is Collins a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 4 homes were for sale in April 2026 and 1 sold, about 4 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.6% of asking on average, and 75% of listings cut their price.
How much are property taxes in Collins?
About 1.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $213K home that’s near $2,890.
Where can I see homes for sale in Collins?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Collins’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Collins.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).