Is Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Prairie Du Sac is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 months of supply and 27% 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.

Competition score57/ 100

More competitive than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #211 of 319 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 August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list26.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market52Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$226▼ −0.1% vs. last year

The Prairie Du Sac housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 52 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 31 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 34%, homes sold more slowly (49 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $447,306. Overall, Prairie Du Sac is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Sauk County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Prairie Du Sac ranks #211 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 out of 100).

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.

Nearby markets

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 →

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Questions about Prairie Du Sac real estate

Is Prairie Du Sac a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578 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 Prairie Du Sac?

The typical home went under contract in 52 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Prairie Du Sac sell over asking?

27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Prairie Du Sac?

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 Prairie Du Sac?

The median sale price was $447,306 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $226 per square foot.

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