Is Smelterville, ID 83868 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Smelterville 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 Smelterville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Smelterville, ID 83868 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 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. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold faster (16 days then) and the median sale price fell 30% to $169,377. Overall, Smelterville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Shoshone County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Kingston 83839 (44% sold over asking) and Wallace 83873 (18% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Smelterville real estate
Is Smelterville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Smelterville, ID 83868 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 Smelterville?
The typical home went under contract in 11 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Smelterville sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Smelterville?
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 Smelterville?
The median sale price was $169,377 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $200 per square foot.
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