Is Athens, WI 54411 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Athens is a seller’s market. With about 2.9 months of supply and 20% 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 Athens housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Athens, WI 54411 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 53 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $239,846. Overall, Athens is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Marathon County, homes here sell more slowly than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 93%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Brokaw 54417 (0% sold over asking), while Ringle 54471 (67% sold over asking) and Rothschild 54474 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Athens real estate
Is Athens a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.9 months of supply in Athens, WI 54411 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 Athens?
The typical home went under contract in 53 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Athens sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Athens?
About 1.47% of a home’s value a year in Marathon County, or roughly $5,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Athens?
The median sale price was $239,846 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $131 per square foot.
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