Is New Berlin, WI 53146 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

New Berlin is a seller’s market. With about 0.9 months of supply and 54% 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.

Competition score86/ 100

More competitive than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #25 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

Months of supply0.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list53.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list102%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market37Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$254▲ +0.5% vs. last year

The New Berlin housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 54% of homes in New Berlin, WI 53146 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 0.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 27 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 64%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $472,296. Overall, New Berlin is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Waukesha County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, New Berlin ranks #25 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 86 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.

Nearby markets

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Questions about New Berlin real estate

Is New Berlin a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 0.9 months of supply in New Berlin, WI 53146 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 New Berlin?

The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in New Berlin sell over asking?

54% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in New Berlin?

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 New Berlin?

The median sale price was $472,296 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $254 per square foot.

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