Is Central Point, OR 97502 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Central Point is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 23% 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.

Competition score64/ 100

More competitive than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #41 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 supply2.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list23.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market17Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$266▼ −4.5% vs. last year

The Central Point housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Central Point, OR 97502 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 83 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $449,805. Overall, Central Point is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Jackson County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, Central Point ranks #41 of 170 OR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Trail 97541 (0% sold over asking) or Prospect 97536 (0% sold over asking), while Phoenix 97535 (38% sold over asking) and Gold Hill 97525 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Ashland 97520Balanced $315 /sq ftButte Falls 97522Buyer’s market $154 /sq ftEagle Point 97524Balanced $259 /sq ftGold Hill 97525Balanced $246 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Central Point real estate

Is Central Point a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Central Point, OR 97502 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 Central Point?

The typical home went under contract in 17 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Central Point sell over asking?

23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Central Point?

About 0.74% of a home’s value a year in Jackson County, or roughly $2,960 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Central Point?

The median sale price was $449,805 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $266 per square foot.

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