Is Osburn, ID 83849 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Osburn is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 13% 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 Osburn housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Osburn, ID 83849 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 8 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 (11% then), homes sold faster (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $329,857. Overall, Osburn is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Shoshone County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Smelterville 83868 (0% sold over asking) or Silverton 83867 (0% sold over asking), while Kingston 83839 (44% sold over asking) and Wallace 83873 (18% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Osburn real estate
Is Osburn a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Osburn, ID 83849 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 Osburn?
The typical home went under contract in 14 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Osburn sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Osburn?
About 0.50% of a home’s value a year in Shoshone County, or roughly $2,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Osburn?
The median sale price was $329,857 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $185 per square foot.
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