Is Madison, WI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Madison is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

Since last year, Madison has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Madison is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Madison, WI

How much do homes in Madison, WI cost?

Median Sold Price

$400,749

$238/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$25,929(+6.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Madison have sold for 6.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Madison was $400,749 in September 2024, up 6.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $238.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $250K$267.5K
+7.0%
2 $280K$302.5K
+8.1%
3 $388.7K$407.1K
+4.7%
4 $535K$525K
-1.9%
5+ $750K$691.5K
-7.8%

Summary: Madison housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Madison
+6.9%
Monona
+4.7%

Housing Supply in Madison, WI

How many homes are available in Madison, WI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
849796-6.2%

Summary: The Madison real estate market had 796 homes for sale in September 2024, a 6.2% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 3629
-19.4%
2 214214
0.0%
3 386349
-9.6%
4 178162
-9.0%
5+ 3542
+20.0%

Summary: The Madison housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 19.4%, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 9.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 20%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
282195-30.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

69 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

47 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

79 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Madison, you could pay more than the asking price. 40.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 195 homes were sold or pending in Madison in September 2024, down by 30.9% month-over-month. Of the 195 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 41% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Madison, WI

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Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 8 Days Ago

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