Is Aurora, OR 97002 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Aurora is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 29% 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 Aurora housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Aurora, OR 97002 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 14 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price fell 34% to $799,254. Overall, Aurora is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Marion County, homes here sell faster than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 59%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Gates 97346 (0% sold over asking) or Detroit 97342 (0% sold over asking), while Donald 97020 (100% sold over asking) and Hubbard 97032 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Aumsville 97325Seller’s market $327 /sq ftDetroit 97342Balanced $397 /sq ftDonald 97020Seller’s market $302 /sq ftGates 97346Seller’s market $280 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Aurora nearby
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Questions about Aurora real estate
Is Aurora a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Aurora, OR 97002 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 Aurora?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Aurora sell over asking?
29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Aurora?
About 0.84% of a home’s value a year in Marion County, or roughly $3,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Aurora?
The median sale price was $799,254 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $339 per square foot.
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