Is Birchwood, WI 54817 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Birchwood is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 11% 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 23% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #300 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 Birchwood housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Birchwood, WI 54817 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 76 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. That’s based on 29 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 16%, homes sold more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price fell 28% to $344,651. Overall, Birchwood is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Washburn County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Birchwood ranks #300 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).
Nearby, Sarona 54870 (44% sold over asking) and Minong 54859 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Birchwood real estate
Is Birchwood a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Birchwood, WI 54817 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 Birchwood?
The typical home went under contract in 76 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Birchwood sell over asking?
11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Birchwood?
About 1.05% of a home’s value a year in Washburn County, or roughly $4,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Birchwood?
The median sale price was $344,651 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $229 per square foot.
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