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Is Wallowa, OR 97885 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Wallowa is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply4.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list90.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market48Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$234▲ +13.5% vs. last year

The Wallowa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Wallowa, OR 97885 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 4.8 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 faster (65 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $258,638. Overall, Wallowa is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, Joseph 97846 (14% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Enterprise 97828Buyer’s market $231 /sq ftImnaha 97842 — /sq ftJoseph 97846Balanced $341 /sq ftLostine 97857 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Wallowa nearby

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Cove, OR97824 · 22 miles away76% similarlarger · 8 min longer commute Union, OR97883 · 30 miles away72% similarcheaper homes ($164K less) · larger Elgin, OR97827 · 18 miles away71% similarcheaper homes ($140K less) · larger Joseph, OR97846 · 22 miles away63% similarlarger · older residents

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Questions about Wallowa real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Wallowa, OR 97885 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 Wallowa?

The typical home went under contract in 48 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Wallowa sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 90.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Wallowa?

About 0.57% of a home’s value a year in Wallowa County, or roughly $2,280 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Wallowa?

The median sale price was $258,638 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $234 per square foot.

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