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Housing in Oxford

10 homes sold in Oxford in the last year, at a typical $187K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for and a shortcut to every site where Oxford homes are listed.

Homes sold
10
June 2025 to May 2026
Typical sale price
$187K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$116
Iowa $159
Paid vs. asking
96.1%
20% sold over asking
For sale now
2
May 2026 · 1 sold that month
What sold · last 12 months

Houses are 90% of Oxford’s sales, at a typical $200K

10 homes sold in the year to May 2026.

Fewer sales

Condos: 1 sold, typical $101K
Houses: 9 sold, typical $200K

Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.

Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales.

Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Oxford home costs about $1,222 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Oxford’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Oxford’s 1.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Oxford is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Oxford

Four things worth knowing

1.6%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $187K home, about $2,950 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
25 min

Typical commute

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

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 Oxford, free

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

Questions about buying a home in Oxford

What do homes sell for in Oxford, IA?

10 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $187K, $116 a square foot.

Is Oxford a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 2 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 1 sold, about 2 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.1% of asking on average, and 63% of listings cut their price.

How much are property taxes in Oxford?

About 1.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $187K home that’s near $2,950.

Where can I see homes for sale in Oxford?

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

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).