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Is Mackay, ID 83251 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Mackay is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply5.3Under 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 market34Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$286▲ +12.2% vs. last year

The Mackay housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Mackay, ID 83251 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $383,834. Overall, Mackay is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Nearby, Stanley 83278 (25% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Challis 83226Balanced $146 /sq ftClayton 83227 $347 /sq ftStanley 83278Seller’s market $861 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Mackay nearby

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Questions about Mackay real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Mackay, ID 83251 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 Mackay?

The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Mackay sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price.

What are property taxes in Mackay?

About 0.29% of a home’s value a year in Custer County, or roughly $1,160 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Mackay?

The median sale price was $383,834 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $286 per square foot.

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