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Housing in Menlo

9 homes sold in Menlo in the last year, at a typical $189K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Menlo homes are listed.

Homes sold
9
February 2025 to January 2026
Typical sale price
$189K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$141
Iowa $157
Paid vs. asking
99.6%
22% sold over asking
Before you buy in Menlo

Three things worth knowing

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Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Menlo.

Work & commute
Flood

Check 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 hazards
Records

Look 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.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Menlo, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Menlo. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Menlo with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Menlo

What do homes sell for in Menlo, IA?

9 homes sold in the year to January 2026 at a typical $189K, $141 a square foot.

Where can I see homes for sale in Menlo?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Menlo’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Menlo.

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).