Real Estate Data API

50261 Van Meter

159 active listings out of 1.8K total properties we track in ZIP 50261 (Van Meter, IA) — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full sales/tax history. Refreshed nightly.

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Active
159
Median
$140K
+5.5%
Sold Sep
5
-16.7%
Tracked
1.8K
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Tracked
1.8K
Active
159
Median list
$140K
Sales (12mo)
61
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Key Numbers
Tracked
1.8K
Active
159
Median list
$140K
Sales (12mo)
61
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Key Numbers
Tracked
1.8K
Active
159
Median list
$140K
Sales (12mo)
61
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Key Numbers
Tracked
1.8K
Active
159
Median list
$140K
Sales (12mo)
61
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Key Numbers
Tracked
1.8K
Active
159
Median list
$140K
Sales (12mo)
61

Inventory breakdown

Distribution of the 159 currently-active listings in ZIP 50261. Full dataset covers 1.8K properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.

Active by price range
Under $300K 98 (63.2%)
$300K–$500K 21 (13.5%)
$500K–$750K 12 (7.7%)
$750K–$1M 8 (5.2%)
$1M–$2M 13 (8.4%)
$2M+ 3 (1.9%)
Active by bedroom count
Studio/1 bd 95
2 bd 6
3 bd 18
4 bd 19
5+ bd 11
Active by property type
Lot 101 (63.5%)
Single Family 48 (30.2%)
Other 6 (3.8%)
Condo 4 (2.5%)
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Get Van Meter 50261 data in your app

curl
request 
GET https://api.straply.com/v1/markets/zip/50261
Authorization: Bearer $STRAPLY_KEY
200 OK response 
{
  "zip": "50261",
  "total_tracked": 1765,
  "active": 159,
  "median_list": 140000
}
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Nearby ZIP codes

Other Iowa ZIPs within a short drive of 50261.

50038
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Booneville 50038
2.4 mi away 13 active
50069
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De Soto 50069
4.3 mi away 41 active
50263
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Waukee 50263
7.8 mi away 1.1K active
50003
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Adel 50003
8.1 mi away 243 active
50061
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Cumming 50061
8.2 mi away 91 active
50266
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West Des Moines 50266
8.3 mi away 842 active
50072
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Earlham 50072
9.5 mi away 61 active
50325
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Clive 50325
10.3 mi away 282 active
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ZIP 50261 · Van Meter, IA real estate: market summary

As of November 2026, Straply tracks 1,765 homes in ZIP 50261 (Van Meter, IA), with 159 active for sale at a median list price of $140,000 (~$282/sq ft). Notably, most homes were built in the 2020s.

Median list price
$140,000
Median $/sq ft
$282
Active listings
159
Median sale price
$450,000 (+6% YoY)
Properties tracked
1,765

Frequently asked: ZIP 50261 · Van Meter, IA real estate

What is the median home price in ZIP 50261?

The median list price in ZIP 50261 (Van Meter, IA) is $140,000 (about $282 per square foot), based on 159 active listings tracked by Straply as of November 2026.

What price range are homes in ZIP 50261?

Active listings in ZIP 50261 (Van Meter, IA) concentrate in: 63% under $300k and 14% $300k–$500k.

Are home prices in ZIP 50261 going up or down?

The median sale price is $450,000, up 6% year over year. Straply tracked 61 sales here over the past 12 months.

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 50261?

Straply is tracking 159 active listings in ZIP 50261 (Van Meter, IA) out of 1,765 properties on record as of November 2026.

How old are the homes in ZIP 50261?

Most homes in ZIP 50261 (Van Meter, IA) were built in the 2020s. About 68% were built after 1980, while 14% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2026.

What types of homes are in ZIP 50261?

ZIP 50261 (Van Meter, IA) is mostly lots / land (64% of listings). Also common: single-family homes 30%.

How many bedrooms do homes in ZIP 50261 typically have?

The most common size in ZIP 50261 (Van Meter, IA) is Studio/1 bd.

What areas are near ZIP 50261?

Nearby markets Straply also tracks include Booneville 50038, De Soto 50069, Waukee 50263, Adel 50003.

Data as of November 2026. Source: Straply. For address-level history and programmatic access, use the Straply API.