Is Sumpter, OR 97877 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sumpter is a balanced market. With about 5.9 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Sumpter housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sumpter, OR 97877 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 5.9 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is 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 more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 102% to $232,399. Overall, Sumpter is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Grant County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
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Questions about Sumpter real estate
Is Sumpter a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.9 months of supply in Sumpter, OR 97877 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 Sumpter?
The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sumpter sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sumpter?
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 Sumpter?
The median sale price was $232,399 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $200 per square foot.
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