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Is Polson, MT 59860 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Polson is a buyer’s market. With about 8.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply8.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market77Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$309▼ −4.5% vs. last year

The Polson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Polson, MT 59860 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 77 days and there were 8.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 40 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (85 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $548,763. Overall, Polson is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Lake County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

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Questions about Polson real estate

Is Polson a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8.2 months of supply in Polson, MT 59860 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 Polson?

The typical home went under contract in 77 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Polson sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price.

What are property taxes in Polson?

About 0.61% of a home’s value a year in Lake County, or roughly $2,440 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Polson?

The median sale price was $548,763 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $309 per square foot.

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