Palo Alto, IA
County market analytics
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$155.6K
12-Month Sales
21
+87.7%
1-Year Appreciation
+87.7%
Properties Tracked
771
Median Sale Price History
Top Cities
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Ruthven | $470K |
Cities in Palo Alto
| City | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Ruthven | 1 | $470K |
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | City | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Inman St | Mallard | $320K |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 2301 UNION ST | Emmetsburg | $182.5K |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 3rd Ave SW | West Bend | $185K |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 2707 1ST ST | Emmetsburg | $195K |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 1703 BROADWAY ST | Emmetsburg | $105K |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 3rd St | Curlew | $110K |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Allowa St | Ayrshire | $55K |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 350th Ave | Ruthven | $232.5K |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 2808 1ST ST | Emmetsburg | $225K |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 701 GARFIELD ST | Emmetsburg | $183K |
| May 12, 2025 | 1603 1ST ST | Ruthven | $183.5K |
| May 9, 2025 | 570th Ave | Whittemore | $360K |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Ruthven St | Ruthven | $19.5K |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 705 MONROE ST | Emmetsburg | $280K |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Gowrie St | Ruthven | $160K |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 1st Ave NW | West Bend | $200K |
| Jan 9, 2025 | N Elder Ave | Graettinger | $62K |
| Jan 3, 2025 | W Lost Island St | Graettinger | $20K |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 305 HARRISON ST | Emmetsburg | $145K |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 320th St | Ruthven | $100K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+3.8%
Implied 1-yr
+15.1%
2026 Q2
$259.9K
2026 Q3
$267.8K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | City | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3208 490TH AVE | Emmetsburg | Nov 21, 2023 | $2,639,500 |
| 302 FORD RD | Emmetsburg | Oct 19, 2022 | $635,000 |
| 302 FORD RD | Emmetsburg | Oct 14, 2022 | $635,000 |
| 370th St | Whittemore | Jun 5, 2023 | $485,000 |
| 102 N GRAND AVE | Emmetsburg | Jun 24, 2022 | $415,000 |
| School St | Ayrshire | Nov 24, 2021 | $351,500 |
| 370th Ave | Ruthven | May 10, 2024 | $350,000 |
| 3 LAWLER ST N | Emmetsburg | May 9, 2022 | $339,000 |
| 3 LAWLER ST N | Emmetsburg | May 4, 2022 | $339,000 |
| 1105 CENTER ST | Ruthven | Sep 23, 2024 | $325,000 |
Other counties in Iowa
How Palo Alto ranks in Iowa
1-year appreciation
#9 of 101
Median price
#11 of 101
Frequently asked about Palo Alto County
What is the median sale price in Palo Alto County?
The median sale price in Palo Alto County over the last 12 months is $155.6K, based on 21 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Palo Alto County?
Palo Alto County home prices have changed +87.7% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Palo Alto County?
Roughly 21 home sales were recorded in Palo Alto County over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Palo Alto County?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Palo Alto County.
When were most homes in Palo Alto County built?
Most homes in Palo Alto County were built in the Pre-1950 era.