Is Amherst, WI 54406 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Amherst housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Amherst, WI 54406 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 4.4 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. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 43% to $383,584. Overall, Amherst is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Portage County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Nelsonville 54458 (0% sold over asking) or Amherst Junction 54407 (0% sold over asking), while Bancroft 54921 (100% sold over asking) and Custer 54423 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.