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Is Foster, OR 97345 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Foster is a buyer’s market. With about 16 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply16Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$476▲ +171.5% vs. last year

The Foster housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Foster, OR 97345 sold above their list price and there were 16 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 (0% then), homes sold more slowly (104 days then) and the median sale price rose 20% to $526,772. Overall, Foster is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Linn County, homes here sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Halsey 97348 (67% sold over asking) and Tangent 97389 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Foster real estate

Is Foster a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 16 months of supply in Foster, OR 97345 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

Do homes in Foster sell over asking?

0% 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 Foster?

About 0.87% of a home’s value a year in Linn County, or roughly $3,480 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Foster?

The median sale price was $526,772 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $476 per square foot.

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