Is Milwaukee, WI 53203 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Milwaukee is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Milwaukee housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Milwaukee, WI 53203 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 77 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 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 faster (181 days then) and the median sale price rose 182% to $569,753. Overall, Milwaukee is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Milwaukee County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Milwaukee 53233 (100% sold over asking) and Milwaukee 53214 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Cudahy 53110Seller’s market $203 /sq ftFranklin 53132Seller’s market $223 /sq ftGreendale 53129Seller’s market $231 /sq ftHales Corners 53130Seller’s market $243 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Milwaukee is
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Questions about Milwaukee real estate
Is Milwaukee a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Milwaukee, WI 53203 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 Milwaukee?
The typical home went under contract in 77 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Milwaukee sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Milwaukee?
About 1.93% of a home’s value a year in Milwaukee County, or roughly $7,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Milwaukee?
The median sale price was $569,753 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $336 per square foot.
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