Is Plain, WI 53577 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Plain is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 33% 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.
The Plain housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Plain, WI 53577 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 40%, homes sold faster (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $259,888. Overall, Plain is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Sauk County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 60%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rock Springs 53961 (0% sold over asking) or Hillpoint 53937 (0% sold over asking), while North Freedom 53951 (100% sold over asking) and Merrimac 53561 (46% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Baraboo 53913Seller’s market $177 /sq ftHillpoint 53937Buyer’s market $434 /sq ftLa Valle 53941Seller’s market $187 /sq ftLoganville 53943 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Plain nearby
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Questions about Plain real estate
Is Plain a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Plain, WI 53577 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 Plain?
The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Plain sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Plain?
About 1.45% of a home’s value a year in Sauk County, or roughly $5,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Plain?
The median sale price was $259,888 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $154 per square foot.
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