Is now a good time to sell in Mason City?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Mason City is 29/100 in September 2026 (Difficult Selling Environment) — homes still close, but you'll likely accept a longer timeline or a lower price than a year ago. Pending ratio is 0.24 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +15.6% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 64. 26.9% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 29/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.24 · Inventory YoY: +15.6% · Median days on market: 64 · Sellers cutting price: 26.9% · Median listing price: $307,825 (+13.1% YoY)