Is Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Wisconsin Dells is a balanced market. With about 5.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 12% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #317 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
The Wisconsin Dells housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 73 days and there were 5.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 68 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 8% to $324,809. Overall, Wisconsin Dells is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Adams County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Wisconsin Dells ranks #317 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 18 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Arkdale 54613 (7% sold over asking), while Grand Marsh 53936 (38% sold over asking) and Adams 53910 (36% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Adams 53910Buyer’s market $136 /sq ftArkdale 54613Seller’s market $232 /sq ftFriendship 53934Buyer’s market $176 /sq ftGrand Marsh 53936Balanced $154 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Wisconsin Dells nearby
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Questions about Wisconsin Dells real estate
Is Wisconsin Dells a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.8 months of supply in Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 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 Wisconsin Dells?
The typical home went under contract in 73 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Wisconsin Dells sell over asking?
12% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Wisconsin Dells?
About 1.20% of a home’s value a year in Adams County, or roughly $4,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Wisconsin Dells?
The median sale price was $324,809 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $184 per square foot.
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