Is Deforest, WI 53532 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Deforest housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Deforest, WI 53532 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 65 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 103 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 36%, homes sold faster (71 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $517,276. Overall, Deforest is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Dane County, homes here sell more slowly than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Deforest ranks #179 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

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.