Is Sarona, WI 54870 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sarona is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 44% 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 Sarona housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Sarona, WI 54870 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 63 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold more slowly (60 days then) and the median sale price rose 74% to $479,792. Overall, Sarona is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Washburn County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Shell Lake 54871 (11% sold over asking) or Birchwood 54817 (11% sold over asking).
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Birchwood 54817Seller’s market $229 /sq ftMinong 54859Balanced $336 /sq ftShell Lake 54871Seller’s market $163 /sq ftSpooner 54801Seller’s market $210 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Sarona nearby
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Questions about Sarona real estate
Is Sarona a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Sarona, WI 54870 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 Sarona?
The typical home went under contract in 63 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sarona sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sarona?
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 Sarona?
The median sale price was $479,792 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $330 per square foot.
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