Photo: Bill Whittaker · CC BY-SA 3.015 homes sold in Columbus Junction in the last year, at a typical $198K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for and a shortcut to every site where Columbus Junction homes are listed.
Every place Columbus Junction homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 0% of Columbus Junction’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
15 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
More homes sell than most years, at 1.6 times the 2016 price
15 sales in the last year, against 18 in 2020 and a low of 2 in 2012. The typical sale went from $123K in 2016 to $198K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Owning the typical Columbus Junction home costs about $1,248 a month
Price: Columbus Junction’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Columbus Junction’s 1.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Columbus Junction is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $198K home, about $2,590 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Columbus Junction, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Columbus JunctionTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Columbus Junction.
Work & commuteCheck 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.
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Questions about buying a home in Columbus Junction
What do homes sell for in Columbus Junction, IA?
15 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $198K, $114 a square foot.
Is Columbus Junction a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 3 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 1 sold, about 1.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 94.7% of asking on average.
How much are property taxes in Columbus Junction?
About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $198K home that’s near $2,590.
Where can I see homes for sale in Columbus Junction?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Columbus Junction’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Columbus Junction.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). 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).