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Housing in Peterson

6 homes sold in Peterson in the last year, at a typical $110K

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

Homes sold
6
November 2024 to October 2025
Typical sale price
$110K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$89
Iowa $157
Paid vs. asking
97.6%
33% sold over asking
For sale now
1
October 2025 · 1 sold that month
Before you buy in Peterson

Three things worth knowing

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Typical commute

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

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 Peterson, free

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

Questions about buying a home in Peterson

What do homes sell for in Peterson, IA?

6 homes sold in the year to October 2025 at a typical $110K, $89 a square foot.

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

A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in October 2025 and 1 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.6% of asking on average, and 100% of listings cut their price.

Where can I see homes for sale in Peterson?

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

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).