Is Eagle River, WI 54521 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Eagle River is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 17% 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.

Competition score34/ 100

More competitive than 31% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #291 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

Months of supply3.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list16.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market55Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$257▲ +4.0% vs. last year

The Eagle River housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Eagle River, WI 54521 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 85 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (18% then), homes sold faster (70 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $424,816. Overall, Eagle River is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Vilas County, homes here sell faster than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Eagle River ranks #291 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 34 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sayner 54560 (0% sold over asking) or Saint Germain 54558 (5% sold over asking), while Land O Lakes 54540 (50% sold over asking) and Star Lake 54561 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Boulder Junction 54512Seller’s market $338 /sq ftConover 54519Seller’s market $271 /sq ftLac Du Flambeau 54538Balanced $398 /sq ftLand O Lakes 54540Balanced $327 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Eagle River real estate

Is Eagle River a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Eagle River, WI 54521 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 Eagle River?

The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Eagle River sell over asking?

17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Eagle River?

About 0.73% of a home’s value a year in Vilas County, or roughly $2,920 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Eagle River?

The median sale price was $424,816 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $257 per square foot.

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