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Taken in Wisconsin, USA — Published May 26, 2022
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Washington County’s housing market remained active this spring as buyer demand stayed strong across many price ranges. Inventory has improved slightly compared to earlier in the year, but well-priced homes are still moving quickly and attracting strong interest.

The average list price in Washington County reached $550,018, while the median list price came in at $449,950. Closed sales also stayed steady, with the average sales price rising to $434,025 and the median sales price reaching $408,000. These numbers continue to reflect healthy demand throughout the county.

One trend that stood out this season was how competitive the market remained even as more listings became available. Homes sold at an average of 100.65% of asking price, showing that buyers are still willing to compete for homes that are properly prepared and priced. Average days on market also dropped to just 31 days, which shows that desirable homes are continuing to sell at a healthy pace.

Inventory levels increased modestly during the month. Washington County had 244 new listings enter the market along with 294 active properties available. Even with that increase, the month’s supply of inventory remained low at 2.15 months, which still favors sellers overall.

Another encouraging sign has been the continued strength in price per square foot, which averaged $232. Buyers continue to place strong value on homes that feel clean, updated, and move-in ready as the spring market continues.

Home Flow Insight

As the weather warms up and windows begin opening more often, scent becomes an important part of the showing experience. Many sellers try to improve this with strong candles or air fresheners, but buyers often respond better to a home that simply feels naturally fresh and clean. Before showings, consider opening windows for a short period of time and keeping kitchens and laundry areas especially tidy. Natural airflow and light can help a home feel more comfortable and welcoming to buyers.

If you have questions about the Washington County market or are considering buying or selling this year, feel free to reach out anytime for a conversation.

Dillon Reed
📞 262.305.5704
📧 dillon.reed@cbrealty.com

This article is based on recent residential market data for Washington County, Wisconsin.

Pike Lake in Hartford, WI. Photo by NaturesFan1226, used under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

Market Activity

The Washington County market continues to show steady activity as we move through early spring.

So far this year, buyers have purchased 270 properties, and in March alone, they closed on 124 homes. At the same time, sellers brought 436 new listings to market year-to-date, with 186 of those hitting the market in March.

Overall, buyers continue to absorb new listings quickly, which keeps supply relatively tight.

Home Prices

Home prices continue to hold steady, with only minor shifts from month to month.

Currently, sellers list homes at an average of $541,593 year-to-date, while March came in slightly lower at $533,732. Meanwhile, the median list price rose to $449,900 in March compared to $443,233 year-to-date.

On the sold side, buyers paid an average of $423,207 year-to-date and $424,068 in March. Similarly, the median sales price dipped slightly from $396,817 year-to-date to $392,000 in March.

Taken together, buyers and sellers remain closely aligned on pricing expectations.

Market Pace

Homes continue to move at a steady pace, even with a slight shift in March.

On average, homes spent 39 days on the market year-to-date, while March extended that timeline to 44 days. However, sellers still receive offers very close to their asking price.

In fact, buyers paid 99.41% of list price year-to-date and 99.99% in March. As a result, sellers who price correctly continue to capture nearly full value.

Inventory Conditions

Inventory remains below balanced levels, although early signs of movement are starting to show.

Right now, the market holds 752 active listings year-to-date, with 305 available in March. At the same time, inventory sits at 2.86 months year-to-date and 2.46 months for March.

Meanwhile, buyers increased the pace of purchases, pushing the absorption rate from 0.35 year-to-date to 0.41 in March.

Even so, a balanced market typically falls between 4–6 months of inventory. Because of this, sellers still hold the advantage in most situations.

Price per Square Foot

Price per square foot continues to show consistency across the market.

Currently, buyers pay an average of $227 per square foot year-to-date and $225 in March. In other words, home values continue to hold steady without major swings.

Home Flow Insight 🌿 – Furniture Placement & Flow

Once you declutter and clean a home, the next step is shaping how the space feels as buyers move through it.

In many cases, furniture placement either opens a space up or closes it off.

To start, create clear walking paths through each room so buyers can move naturally. Then, avoid pushing all furniture against the walls, as that often makes a room feel smaller.

Instead, arrange furniture in a way that defines each space while keeping the layout open. As a result, rooms feel more functional and easier to understand.

Ultimately, buyers don’t just evaluate finishes—they ask themselves, “Can I live here comfortably?”
And when the flow works, the home answers that question on its own.

This update reflects March 2026 housing trends in Washington County, highlighting steady pricing, consistent demand, and low inventory conditions as we move into the spring market.