Real Estate Data API

51242 Lester

5 active listings out of 170 total properties we track in ZIP 51242 (Lester, IA) — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full sales/tax history. Refreshed nightly.

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Active
5
Median
$535K
±0%
Sales (12mo)
2
Tracked
170
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Tracked
170
Active
5
Median list
$535K
Sales (12mo)
2
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Key Numbers
Tracked
170
Active
5
Median list
$535K
Sales (12mo)
2
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Key Numbers
Tracked
170
Active
5
Median list
$535K
Sales (12mo)
2
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Key Numbers
Tracked
170
Active
5
Median list
$535K
Sales (12mo)
2
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Key Numbers
Tracked
170
Active
5
Median list
$535K
Sales (12mo)
2

Inventory breakdown

Distribution of the 5 currently-active listings in ZIP 51242. Full dataset covers 170 properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.

Active by price range
Under $300K 0 (0%)
$300K–$500K 2 (40%)
$500K–$750K 2 (40%)
$750K–$1M 1 (20%)
$1M–$2M 0 (0%)
$2M+ 0 (0%)
Active by bedroom count
Studio/1 bd 0
2 bd 1
3 bd 0
4 bd 3
5+ bd 1
Active by property type
Single Family 5 (100%)
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Get Lester 51242 data in your app

curl
request 
GET https://api.straply.com/v1/markets/zip/51242
Authorization: Bearer $STRAPLY_KEY
200 OK response 
{
  "zip": "51242",
  "total_tracked": 170,
  "active": 5,
  "median_list": 535000
}
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ZIP 51242 · Lester, IA real estate: market summary

As of June 2026, Straply tracks 170 homes in ZIP 51242 (Lester, IA), with 5 active for sale at a median list price of $535,000 (~$131/sq ft). Notably, it has notably historic housing — 31% of homes predate 1940.

Median list price
$535,000
Median $/sq ft
$131
Active listings
5
Properties tracked
170

Frequently asked: ZIP 51242 · Lester, IA real estate

What is the median home price in ZIP 51242?

The median list price in ZIP 51242 (Lester, IA) is $535,000 (about $131 per square foot), based on 5 active listings tracked by Straply as of June 2026.

What price range are homes in ZIP 51242?

Active listings in ZIP 51242 (Lester, IA) concentrate in: 40% $300k–$500k and 40% $500k–$750k.

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 51242?

Straply is tracking 5 active listings in ZIP 51242 (Lester, IA) out of 170 properties on record as of June 2026.

How old are the homes in ZIP 51242?

Most homes in ZIP 51242 (Lester, IA) were built in the 1990s. About 40% were built after 1980, while 31% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2023.

What types of homes are in ZIP 51242?

ZIP 51242 (Lester, IA) is mostly single-family homes (100% of listings).

How many bedrooms do homes in ZIP 51242 typically have?

The most common size in ZIP 51242 (Lester, IA) is 4 bd.

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