Is John Day, OR 97845 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
John Day is a buyer’s market. With about 8.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The John Day housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in John Day, OR 97845 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 8.5 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (74 days then) and the median sale price fell 23% to $219,905. Overall, John Day is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Grant County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
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Questions about John Day real estate
Is John Day a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.5 months of supply in John Day, OR 97845 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 John Day?
The typical home went under contract in 64 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in John Day sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in John Day?
About 0.73% of a home’s value a year in Grant County, or roughly $2,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in John Day?
The median sale price was $219,905 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $176 per square foot.
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