Is Crandon, WI 54520 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Crandon is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 10% 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.
More competitive than 21% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #302 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 Crandon housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Crandon, WI 54520 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 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 22 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 21%, homes sold faster (69 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $309,866. Overall, Crandon is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Forest County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Crandon ranks #302 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 26 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Long Lake 54542 (0% sold over asking) or Pickerel 54465 (0% sold over asking), while Armstrong Creek 54103 (100% sold over asking) and Wabeno 54566 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Argonne 54511Buyer’s market $189 /sq ftArmstrong Creek 54103Buyer’s market $353 /sq ftLaona 54541Seller’s market $104 /sq ftLong Lake 54542Balanced $226 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Crandon nearby
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Questions about Crandon real estate
Is Crandon a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Crandon, WI 54520 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 Crandon?
The typical home went under contract in 60 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Crandon sell over asking?
10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Crandon?
About 1.07% of a home’s value a year in Forest County, or roughly $4,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Crandon?
The median sale price was $309,866 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $221 per square foot.
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