Is Eugene, OR 97408 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Eugene is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 18% 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.
More competitive than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #64 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
The Eugene housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Eugene, OR 97408 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 52 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $794,656. Overall, Eugene is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Lane County, homes here sell faster than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Eugene ranks #64 of 170 OR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 56 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Westlake 97493 (0% sold over asking) or Westfir 97492 (0% sold over asking), while Blachly 97412 (100% sold over asking) and Elmira 97437 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Eugene real estate
Is Eugene a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Eugene, OR 97408 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 Eugene?
The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Eugene sell over asking?
18% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Eugene?
About 0.82% of a home’s value a year in Lane County, or roughly $3,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Eugene?
The median sale price was $794,656 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $327 per square foot.
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