Is Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fort Atkinson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 39% of homes in Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 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 69 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 45%, homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $319,862. Overall, Fort Atkinson is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Fort Atkinson ranks #150 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lake Mills 53551 (28% sold over asking) or Waterloo 53594 (29% sold over asking), while Helenville 53137 (60% sold over asking) and Sullivan 53178 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.