Is West Salem, WI 54669 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

West Salem is a seller’s market. With about 1.5 months of supply and 48% 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 score90/ 100

More competitive than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #4 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 supply1.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list47.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market11Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$168▼ −3.5% vs. last year

The West Salem housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 48% of homes in West Salem, WI 54669 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 1.5 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 rose from 33%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 6% to $364,842. Overall, West Salem is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within La Crosse County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, West Salem ranks #4 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 90 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rockland 54653 (0% sold over asking) or Bangor 54614 (25% sold over asking), while Coon Valley 54623 (50% sold over asking) and Mindoro 54644 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Bangor 54614Seller’s market $171 /sq ftCoon Valley 54623Seller’s market $181 /sq ftHolmen 54636Seller’s market $182 /sq ftLa Crosse 54601Seller’s market $178 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about West Salem real estate

Is West Salem a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.5 months of supply in West Salem, WI 54669 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 West Salem?

The typical home went under contract in 11 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in West Salem sell over asking?

48% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in West Salem?

About 1.54% of a home’s value a year in La Crosse County, or roughly $6,160 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in West Salem?

The median sale price was $364,842 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $168 per square foot.

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