Is Custer, WI 54423 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Custer is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 60% 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 Custer housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 60% of homes in Custer, WI 54423 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 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 50%, homes sold faster (70 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $439,810. Overall, Custer is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Portage County, homes here sell faster than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 90%.
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) is even more competitive.
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Almond 54909Seller’s market $139 /sq ftAmherst 54406Balanced $186 /sq ftAmherst Junction 54407Buyer’s market $139 /sq ftBancroft 54921Buyer’s market $244 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Custer nearby
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Questions about Custer real estate
Is Custer a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Custer, WI 54423 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 Custer?
The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Custer sell over asking?
60% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Custer?
About 1.44% of a home’s value a year in Portage County, or roughly $5,760 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Custer?
The median sale price was $439,810 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $239 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology