Is Springfield, OR 97478 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Springfield is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 38% 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 79% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #17 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 Springfield housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Springfield, OR 97478 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 129 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 21%, homes sold faster (30 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $474,795. Overall, Springfield is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Lane County, homes here sell faster than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, Springfield ranks #17 of 170 OR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 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 Springfield real estate
Is Springfield a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Springfield, OR 97478 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 Springfield?
The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Springfield sell over asking?
38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Springfield?
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 Springfield?
The median sale price was $474,795 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $305 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology