Is Racine, WI 53403 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Racine is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 38% 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 score66/ 100

More competitive than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #153 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 supply2.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list37.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market44Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$188▲ +24.4% vs. last year

The Racine housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Racine, WI 53403 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 90 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 34%, homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $254,890. Overall, Racine is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Racine County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 91%. On our competition score, Racine ranks #153 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 66 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Franksville 53126 (33% sold over asking), while Sturtevant 53177 (60% sold over asking) and Caledonia 53108 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Burlington 53105Seller’s market $227 /sq ftCaledonia 53108Seller’s market $233 /sq ftFranksville 53126Seller’s market $239 /sq ftKansasville 53139Seller’s market $285 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Racine real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Racine, WI 53403 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 Racine?

The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Racine sell over asking?

38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Racine?

About 1.63% of a home’s value a year in Racine County, or roughly $6,520 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Racine?

The median sale price was $254,890 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $188 per square foot.

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