Is Poplar, WI 54864 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Poplar is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 50% 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 Poplar housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Poplar, WI 54864 sold above their list price and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 67%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 24% to $335,355. Overall, Poplar is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Douglas County, homes here sell more often over asking than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Maple 54854 (0% sold over asking) or Brule 54820 (0% sold over asking), while Foxboro 54836 (67% sold over asking) and Superior 54880 (52% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Poplar real estate
Is Poplar a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Poplar, WI 54864 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
Do homes in Poplar sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Poplar?
About 1.26% of a home’s value a year in Douglas County, or roughly $5,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Poplar?
The median sale price was $335,355 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $182 per square foot.
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