Is Black Earth, WI 53515 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Black Earth housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Black Earth, WI 53515 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 4.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $354,846. Overall, Black Earth is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Dane County, homes here sell more slowly than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 94%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Blue Mounds 53517 (0% sold over asking) or Cross Plains 53528 (21% sold over asking), while Dane 53529 (67% sold over asking) and Madison 53715 (63% sold over asking) are even more competitive.