Is Story, WY 82842 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Story is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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 Story housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Story, WY 82842 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 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 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $469,797. Overall, Story is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Sheridan County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
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Questions about Story real estate
Is Story a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Story, WY 82842 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 Story?
The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Story sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Story?
About 0.55% of a home’s value a year in Sheridan County, or roughly $2,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Story?
The median sale price was $469,797 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $372 per square foot.
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