Is Milwaukee, WI 53225 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Milwaukee is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 58% 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 score75/ 100

More competitive than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #92 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 supply3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list57.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market36Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$163▼ −2.9% vs. last year

The Milwaukee housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 58% of homes in Milwaukee, WI 53225 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 61 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (56% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 3% to $244,894. Overall, Milwaukee is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Milwaukee County, homes here sell faster than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 65%. On our competition score, Milwaukee ranks #92 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 75 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Milwaukee 53205 (0% sold over asking) or Milwaukee 53203 (0% sold over asking), while Milwaukee 53233 (100% sold over asking) and Milwaukee 53214 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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 →

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Questions about Milwaukee real estate

Is Milwaukee a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in Milwaukee, WI 53225 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 36 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Milwaukee sell over asking?

58% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.3% 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 $244,894 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $163 per square foot.

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