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Is Heppner, OR 97836 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Heppner is a buyer’s market. With about 7.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply7.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list16.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market33Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$182▲ +31.0% vs. last year

The Heppner housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Heppner, OR 97836 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 7.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 57%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 2% to $249,892. Overall, Heppner is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Irrigon 97844 (0% sold over asking) or Ione 97843 (0% sold over asking).

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Nearby markets

Boardman 97818Seller’s market $226 /sq ftIone 97843Seller’s market $46 /sq ftIrrigon 97844Balanced $210 /sq ftLexington 97839 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Heppner real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 7.5 months of supply in Heppner, OR 97836 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 Heppner?

The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Heppner sell over asking?

17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Heppner?

About 0.81% of a home’s value a year in Morrow County, or roughly $3,240 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Heppner?

The median sale price was $249,892 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $182 per square foot.

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