ZIP Code Market Report
52542 — Cantril, IA
Data through February 2026 · Updated monthly
Avg Home Value
$175,661
▼ 1.2% year-over-year
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
▲ 0.4%
Single Family
$172,932
Condo / Co-op
--
The average home value in the 52542 ZIP code (Cantril, IOWA) is $175,661 as of February 2026. Home prices are declining, down 1.2% compared to last year.
The market in 52542 has a $253,642 spread between bottom-tier homes at $88,674 and top-tier homes at $342,316. Bottom-tier properties represent the primary opportunity range for real estate investors using the 70% rule, fix-and-flip, or BRRRR strategies.
This report is part of the Van Buren County market area in IOWA. For a broader view of the housing market including rent data, market activity, and affordability analysis, see the full Van Buren County report.
Free Home Value Estimate
What's your home worth in 52542 (Cantril)?
Get a free estimate based on recent sales and market data in your neighborhood. See how your home compares.
Free · Takes 30 seconds · Based on real sale data
Market Snapshot
52542 Housing Market at a Glance
Key metrics for the last 3 months with trend direction.
| Metric | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | 3-Mo Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Home Value | $175,787 | $175,019 | $175,661 | ▼ 0.1% |
| Single Family Value | $171,537 | $171,772 | $172,932 | ▲ 0.8% |
Home Values
52542 Home Value Trend
Historical home values for ZIP code 52542. Switch between All Homes, Single Family, Bottom Tier, and Top Tier.
Source: Zillow Research ZHVI / ZORI · Updated monthly
Property Types
Home Values by Property Type in 52542
How different property types compare in this ZIP code.
All Homes
$175,661
Single Family
$172,932
Bottom Tier
$88,674
Top Tier
$342,316
Data Sources and Methodology
Home value data for ZIP code 52542 comes from the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), updated monthly. ZHVI measures the typical home value using Zillow's automated valuation model, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
This report was last updated February 2026. Data is refreshed on the 17th of each month.
Investing in Cantril?
Run your ARV and MAO instantly with live market data