Is Nelson, WI 54756 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Nelson is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 0% 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 Nelson housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Nelson, WI 54756 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 76 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (126 days then) and the median sale price rose 44% to $387,332. Overall, Nelson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Buffalo County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Cochrane 54622 (60% sold over asking) and Fountain City 54629 (46% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Alma 54610Seller’s market $194 /sq ftCochrane 54622Buyer’s market $179 /sq ftFountain City 54629Seller’s market $143 /sq ftMondovi 54755Seller’s market $184 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Nelson is
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Questions about Nelson real estate
Is Nelson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Nelson, WI 54756 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 Nelson?
The typical home went under contract in 76 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Nelson sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Nelson?
About 1.32% of a home’s value a year in Buffalo County, or roughly $5,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Nelson?
The median sale price was $387,332 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $179 per square foot.
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