Is Williston, ND 58801 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Williston is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 25% 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 72% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #3 of 20 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 Williston housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Williston, ND 58801 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 126 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 8% to $399,826. Overall, Williston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Williams County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Williston ranks #3 of 20 ND ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Ray 58849 (0% sold over asking) or Epping 58843 (0% sold over asking), while Tioga 58852 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Epping 58843Seller’s market $155 /sq ftGrenora 58845 — /sq ftMcgregor 58755 $110 /sq ftRay 58849Seller’s market $136 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Williston nearby
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Questions about Williston real estate
Is Williston a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Williston, ND 58801 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 Williston?
The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Williston sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Williston?
About 0.68% of a home’s value a year in Williams County, or roughly $2,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Williston?
The median sale price was $399,826 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $201 per square foot.
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