Is Elkhorn, WI 53121 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Elkhorn is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 39% 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 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #145 of 319 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 Elkhorn housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 39% of homes in Elkhorn, WI 53121 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 79 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold faster (51 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $374,838. Overall, Elkhorn is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Walworth County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Elkhorn ranks #145 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Genoa City 53128 (17% sold over asking) or Lake Geneva 53147 (18% sold over asking), while Sharon 53585 (50% sold over asking) and East Troy 53120 (49% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Elkhorn real estate
Is Elkhorn a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Elkhorn, WI 53121 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 Elkhorn?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Elkhorn sell over asking?
39% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Elkhorn?
About 1.33% of a home’s value a year in Walworth County, or roughly $5,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Elkhorn?
The median sale price was $374,838 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $222 per square foot.
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