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Is Fort Atkinson, IA 52144 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Fort Atkinson is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market50Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$101▼ −64.9% vs. last year

The Fort Atkinson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Fort Atkinson, IA 52144 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 50 days. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price fell 81% to $156,432. Overall, Fort Atkinson is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Winneshiek County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Calmar 52132 (50% sold over asking) and Ossian 52161 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Calmar 52132Seller’s market $124 /sq ftCastalia 52133 — /sq ftDecorah 52101Seller’s market $172 /sq ftOssian 52161Seller’s market $182 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Fort Atkinson real estate

How fast do homes sell in Fort Atkinson?

The typical home went under contract in 50 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Fort Atkinson sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Fort Atkinson?

About 1.12% of a home’s value a year in Winneshiek County, or roughly $4,480 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Fort Atkinson?

The median sale price was $156,432 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $101 per square foot.

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