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DeForest, Wisconsin Real Estate Market Update
March 2026
Your March 2026 DeForest housing market update: Strong Seller's Market with 1.87 months of inventory, homes selling in 28 days, and a $442,500 median price.
Key Takeaways – March 2026
- Median home price: $442,500 (-15.5% year-over-year)
- Days on market: 28 days median (-62 days YoY)
- Market status: Strong Seller's Market (1.87 months supply)
- Active inventory: 57 active listings available
- YTD Recap: 35 sales, $480,000 full-year median (-7.7% YoY)
Quick Market Facts
Hyper-Local Market Overview
Current Conditions: DeForest enters March 2026 with a supply deficit. With 1.87 months of inventory available, the market remains tilted in favor of sellers — though homes are taking a median of 28 days to sell, giving buyers slightly more time than in tighter Dane County markets.
Price Trends: Recent closings showed a median price of $442,500, -15.5% over the previous year. For context on what’s driving prices, see Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market in DeForest?
Year-to-Date: The year has seen 35 sales with a median price of $480,000 (-7.7% YoY).
Supply by Price Range – The “Hot Zones”
Where’s the squeeze? See which price segments have the tightest inventory.
| Price Range | Months Supply | Active Listings | Market Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000-$199,999 | 12.00 mo | 1 | Buyer's Market |
| $200,000-$299,999 | 1.20 mo | 2 | Extreme Seller's Market |
| $300,000-$399,999 🔥 | 0.37 mo | 2 | Extreme Seller's Market |
| $400,000-$499,999 | 2.16 mo | 16 | Strong Seller's Market |
| $500,000-$599,999 | 1.60 mo | 12 | Strong Seller's Market |
| $600,000-$699,999 🔥 | 0.71 mo | 4 | Extreme Seller's Market |
| $700,000-$799,999 | 7.06 mo | 10 | Buyer's Market |
| $800,000-$899,999 | 5.33 mo | 4 | Balanced Market |
| $1,000,000+ | 12.00 mo | 6 | Buyer's Market |
DeForest Neighborhood Velocity
Helping you identify which DeForest zip codes are moving fastest.
| Zip Code | Median Sale | Sales Volume | Market Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53532 | $442,500 | 19 Sales | 28 days |
| 53590 | N/A | 0 Sales | — |
| 53598 | N/A | 0 Sales | — |
Market Forecast & Recommendations
DeForest Market Outlook
Expect continued strong seller's market conditions. With 1.87 months of supply, properly priced homes will sell. See How Fast Are Homes Selling in DeForest? for detailed days-on-market analysis.
What Sellers Need to Know
- Price it right from day one: With a -0.8% sale-to-list ratio and 28-day median DOM, buyers have time to evaluate — overpricing will cost you.
- Presentation still matters: Professional photos and staging can separate your listing from the 57 active competitors.
- The $300k-$400k range is the tightest: Only 0.37 months of supply — if you’re in that band, you have significant leverage.
What Buyers Need to Know
- Pre-approval is essential: Even with a 28-day median DOM, sellers expect ready buyers.
- More time than most markets: DeForest gives you slightly more room to evaluate than tighter Dane County cities, but don’t mistake that for a buyer’s market.
- Avoid the luxury tier without a strategy: The $700k+ range has 5-12 months of supply — more negotiating power, but also less urgency from sellers.