Is Elm Grove, WI 53122 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Elm Grove is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 46% 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 80% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #86 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 Elm Grove housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Elm Grove, WI 53122 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 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 38 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 43%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 35% to $776,164. Overall, Elm Grove is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Waukesha County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Elm Grove ranks #86 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Okauchee 53069 (0% sold over asking) or Wales 53183 (14% sold over asking), while Waukesha 53186 (71% sold over asking) and Butler 53007 (70% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Elm Grove real estate
Is Elm Grove a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Elm Grove, WI 53122 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 Elm Grove?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Elm Grove sell over asking?
46% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Elm Grove?
About 1.14% of a home’s value a year in Waukesha County, or roughly $4,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Elm Grove?
The median sale price was $776,164 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $268 per square foot.
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