Real Estate Investing in Guttenberg, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,807 • Clayton County

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Should you buy in Guttenberg, IA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 26.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $265,603
Avg Monthly Rent $855
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Guttenberg Real Estate

Guttenberg (Iowa) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Guttenberg is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Market conditions in Guttenberg are soft. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Guttenberg — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$265,603
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Dubuque, IA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
51%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Dubuque, IA metro
0
Days to pending
13.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Guttenberg, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Guttenberg, IA

What are home prices like in Guttenberg, IA?

Median home price in Guttenberg, IA is near $266K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Which real estate strategy fits Guttenberg, IA?

The best-fit strategy in Guttenberg, IA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What are rental rates like in Guttenberg, IA?

Average rent in Guttenberg, IA is approximately $855/mo per month. Against $266K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How tight is the rental market in Guttenberg, IA?

Guttenberg, IA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $855/mo.

Is Guttenberg, IA landlord-friendly?

IA law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Guttenberg inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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