Is Sauk City, WI 53583 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Sauk City is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 36% 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 score64/ 100

More competitive than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #173 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 supply2.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list36%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market49Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$227▲ +9.6% vs. last year

The Sauk City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Sauk City, WI 53583 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 26 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 39%, homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $426,815. Overall, Sauk City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Sauk County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Sauk City ranks #173 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 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 Sauk City real estate

Is Sauk City a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Sauk City, WI 53583 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 Sauk City?

The typical home went under contract in 49 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Sauk City sell over asking?

36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Sauk City?

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 Sauk City?

The median sale price was $426,815 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $227 per square foot.

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