Is La Grande, OR 97850 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
La Grande is a seller’s market. With about 2 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.
More competitive than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #67 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 La Grande housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in La Grande, OR 97850 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 55 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 16%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $334,855. Overall, La Grande is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Union County, homes here sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, La Grande ranks #67 of 170 OR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at North Powder 97867 (0% sold over asking) or Cove 97824 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about La Grande real estate
Is La Grande a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in La Grande, OR 97850 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 La Grande?
The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in La Grande sell over asking?
23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in La Grande?
About 0.83% of a home’s value a year in Union County, or roughly $3,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in La Grande?
The median sale price was $334,855 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $225 per square foot.
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