Is Emmett, ID 83617 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Emmett is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 17% 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 48% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #32 of 69 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 Emmett housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Emmett, ID 83617 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 95 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 11%, homes sold faster (45 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $502,283. Overall, Emmett is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Emmett ranks #32 of 69 ID ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sweet 83670 (0% sold over asking) or Letha 83636 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Emmett real estate
Is Emmett a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Emmett, ID 83617 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 Emmett?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Emmett sell over asking?
17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Emmett?
About 0.33% of a home’s value a year in Gem County, or roughly $1,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Emmett?
The median sale price was $502,283 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $284 per square foot.
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