Is Cambridge, WI 53523 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cambridge is a buyer’s market. With about 6.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 28% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #291 of 313 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Cambridge housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Cambridge, WI 53523 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 6.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 14 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 30%, homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $446,590. Overall, Cambridge is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Dane County, homes here sell faster than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%.
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.
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Belleville 53508Seller’s market $230 /sq ftBlack Earth 53515Balanced $218 /sq ftBlue Mounds 53517Buyer’s market $193 /sq ftCottage Grove 53527Seller’s market $238 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Cambridge nearby
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Questions about Cambridge real estate
Is Cambridge a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.2 months of supply in Cambridge, WI 53523 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 Cambridge?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cambridge sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cambridge?
About 1.63% of a home’s value a year in Dane County, or roughly $6,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cambridge?
The median sale price was $446,590 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $219 per square foot.
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