Plymouth County, Iowa Real Estate Leads

Off-market leads from Plymouth County’s public notices and records. Pre-foreclosure, divorce, and probate leads arrive as each notice is published; tax-sale leads arrive as soon as the county publishes its tax-sale list; pre-probate leads come from public death notices, before any court filing.

  • Pre-Foreclosure
  • Divorce
  • Probate
  • Tax Sale
  • Pre-Probate

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10,863Housing units
74%Owner-occupied
$219KMedian home value

Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023

Lead Types in Plymouth County

Pre-Foreclosure

Homeowners in Plymouth County named in a foreclosure filing who still hold the deed. This is the window before the auction, while an equity sale is still on the table. Owner and property data from public records.

Divorce

Divorcing owners in Plymouth County with real property to divide. The home is usually the largest shared asset and has to be sold or bought out, often on the court's timeline. Owner and property data from public records.

Probate

Open probate cases in Plymouth County with real property in the estate. Heirs often look to sell rather than manage, maintain, or carry the taxes on an inherited home. Owner and property data from public records.

Tax Sale

Owners who fell behind on their property taxes in Plymouth County, with a tax sale now moving against the home. The clock is running before the sale is final and some still hold equity, so some look to sell first. Owner and property data from public records.

Pre-Probate

Plymouth County's recently deceased homeowners whose estate has not yet entered probate: the period after a death and before an estate is opened. Reach the family before a probate attorney is retained and before the home is listed. Owner and property data from public records.

About Plymouth County

Plymouth County is located in northwest Iowa just northeast of Sioux City, with Le Mars serving as the county seat. The county’s economy is supported by Wells Enterprises, maker of Blue Bunny ice cream and the basis for Le Mars’ claim as the “Ice Cream Capital of the World,” plus surrounding agriculture. Our off-market leads from public notices and records connect you with motivated sellers across the county as each notice is published, while the owner is still deciding what to do.

Plymouth County at a glance

Plymouth County, Iowa, is home to 25,699 people in 10,863 housing units, with the county seat in Le Mars. 74% of its homes are owner-occupied and the median home value is $219K.

What makes the Plymouth County market different

  • Plymouth County has an older housing stock: 25% of homes were built before 1940, against 12% nationally. Older homes more often need repairs, a common reason an heir or a stretched owner sells as-is.
  • Housing in Plymouth County is tight: only 5% of units are vacant, against 10% nationally. Low vacancy usually means a renovated house finds a buyer or a tenant quickly.
  • 77% of homes in Plymouth County are single-family detached houses (U.S.: 61%), so most deals here are standalone houses, the easiest kind to value against nearby sales and to resell.
  • HUD sets the fair market rent for a 3-bedroom home for the Plymouth County, IA area at $1,315 a month, against a median home value of $219K in Plymouth County. Set those two side by side to judge whether a buy-and-hold rental pencils out before you make an offer.
  • Permits were issued for 45 new housing units in Plymouth County in 2025, down 69% from 2024. With less new supply coming, existing homes carry more of the market.

Plymouth County by the numbers

MeasurePlymouth CountyU.S.Source
Population25,699U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Housing units10,863U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes that are owner-occupied74%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Median home value$219KU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Housing units that are vacant5%10%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes that are single-family detached77%61%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes built before 194025%12%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Residents aged 65 or older19%17%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Owner-occupied homes with no mortgage (owned free and clear)47%39%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Median age of residents41.138.9U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom, monthly (Plymouth County, IA)$1,018HUD Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rent, 3-bedroom, monthly (Plymouth County, IA)$1,315HUD Fair Market Rents
New housing units permitted in 202545U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Change in units permitted, 2024 to 2025-69%U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
County seatLe Mars

Public statistics, latest published release. None of these figures come from Keystone’s own records.

What’s Included with Every Lead

Every Plymouth County lead starts with the public record itself. We layer in owner and property data from public records and data providers on top. The added-data fields below are as complete as what’s publicly available for that property.

From the source record

Property address
Owner full name
Case type & case number
Filing date

Added from public records & data providers

Mailing address
Phone numbers, an add-on where offered
Email address
Estimated property value
Estimated equity percentage
Motivation score
Absentee flag
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Square footage & lot size
Year built
Last sale date & price
Assessed value & land/improvement breakdown

Why Plymouth County Is a Smart Market for Investors

Affordable Entry Points

Plymouth County’s median home prices are well below the state average, allowing investors to acquire properties with strong rent-to-price ratios and build portfolios with modest capital requirements.

Stable Local Economy

The county’s economy is supported by Wells Enterprises, maker of Blue Bunny ice cream and the basis for Le Mars’ claim as the “Ice Cream Capital of the World,” plus surrounding agriculture. This diversified base provides consistent housing demand and reduces vacancy risk for rental investors.

IA Investment Climate

Iowa has phased in a flat individual income tax rate and eliminated its state inheritance tax for most heirs, though property taxes are assessed and levied locally by county, so rental investors benefit from understanding each county's specific tax rate and assessment cycle before acquiring property.

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Common Questions

Where can I find pre-foreclosure leads in Plymouth County, Iowa?

Keystone Court Data publishes pre-foreclosure leads for Plymouth County, Iowa, as each notice is published, matched to the owner and the property. There is a 7-day free trial with no credit card required at https://keystonecourtdata.com/counties/plymouth-county-iowa-real-estate-leads.

How do I get probate leads in Plymouth County?

Probate filings in Plymouth County are delivered as each notice is published. Each lead includes the property address and owner data. Coverage extends to pre-probate (recently-deceased homeowners before estate filing) where the data is available.

What types of real estate leads does Keystone deliver for Plymouth County?

For Plymouth County, Keystone delivers pre-foreclosure, divorce, probate, tax-sale, and pre-probate leads. Each lead includes property and owner details.

How soon do Plymouth County leads show up?

New Plymouth County leads are delivered as each notice is published, matched to the owner and the property.

Can more than one investor subscribe to Plymouth County?

Yes. Plymouth County is sold on a non-exclusive basis, so you can subscribe any time regardless of who else already has it. Your edge comes from how you work each lead, not from limiting who else can subscribe.

How much do Plymouth County real estate leads cost on Keystone?

Plymouth County is $39 per month. The 7-day free trial requires no credit card; you only enter payment if you continue after the trial.