Is Lake Oswego, OR 97034 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Lake Oswego is a balanced market. With about 4.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score51/ 100

More competitive than 52% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #83 of 170 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

Months of supply4.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list24%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market24Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$444▼ −0.2% vs. last year

The Lake Oswego housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Lake Oswego, OR 97034 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 4.5 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. That’s based on 103 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 17%, homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $1,241,463. Overall, Lake Oswego is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Clackamas County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 65%. On our competition score, Lake Oswego ranks #83 of 170 OR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 51 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Government Camp 97028 (0% sold over asking) or Beavercreek 97004 (0% sold over asking), while Clackamas 97015 (35% sold over asking) and Portland 97222 (35% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Beavercreek 97004Balanced $425 /sq ftBoring 97009Seller’s market $335 /sq ftBrightwood 97011Buyer’s market $345 /sq ftCanby 97013Seller’s market $317 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Lake Oswego real estate

Is Lake Oswego a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4.5 months of supply in Lake Oswego, OR 97034 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 Lake Oswego?

The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Lake Oswego sell over asking?

24% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Lake Oswego?

About 0.85% of a home’s value a year in Clackamas County, or roughly $3,400 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Lake Oswego?

The median sale price was $1,241,463 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $444 per square foot.

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