Is Auburn, IN 46706 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Auburn is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 26% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #37 of 306 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Auburn housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Auburn, IN 46706 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 106 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 29%, homes sold faster (26 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $323,360. Overall, Auburn is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within DeKalb County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Auburn ranks #37 of 306 IN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 out of 100).
Nearby, Saint Joe 46785 (100% sold over asking) and Ashley 46705 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Ashley 46705Seller’s market $131 /sq ftButler 46721Buyer’s market $124 /sq ftCorunna 46730 — /sq ftGarrett 46738Seller’s market $151 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Auburn nearby
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Questions about Auburn real estate
Is Auburn a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Auburn, IN 46706 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Auburn?
The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Auburn sell over asking?
26% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Auburn?
About 0.62% of a home’s value a year in DeKalb County, or roughly $2,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Auburn?
The median sale price was $323,360 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $162 per square foot.
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