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Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Real Estate Market Update
April 2026Your April 2026 Sun Prairie housing market update: Strong Seller's Market with 1.44 months of inventory, homes selling in 6 days median, and a $464,900 median sale price — up 20.8% year-over-year.
April 2026 — Sun Prairie at a Glance
- Median home price: $464,900 (+20.8% year-over-year)
- Homes sell in: 6 days median (flat YoY)
- Market status: Strong Seller's Market (1.44 months supply)
- Inventory: 76 active listings available today
- Hot zone: $300k–$499k has just 0.65–0.69 mo supply 🔴
- New listings March: 76 (+15.2% YoY)
- New pending offers: 68 (+7.9% YoY)
- YTD recap: 108 sales, $449,900 median (+11.8% YoY)
Data source: SCWMLS. YTD median: $449,900 (+11.8% YoY) on 108 sales.
Sun Prairie Market Overview — April 2026
Sun Prairie is firmly in Strong Seller's Market territory with just 1.44 months of supply overall — and the picture is considerably tighter in the core price ranges. The $300k–$399k bracket has only 0.65 months of inventory and the $400k–$499k band sits at 0.69 months. These conditions mean buyers who hesitate lose. Homes priced correctly in those ranges are going under contract fast, and the average of 16 sales per month in the $400k–$499k tier against only 11 active listings tells the story clearly. The upper end above $700k shows more supply and less urgency, but everything in the heart of the Sun Prairie buyer pool is still moving quickly.
March closings came in at a $464,900 median — a 20.8% jump from March 2025's $385,000 and among the strongest year-over-year pricing gains in Dane County this month. The average sale price of $472,751 tracks closely with the median, indicating a relatively consistent market without major outlier distortion in this price tier. At $238 per square foot (up 10.2% year-over-year), buyers are paying measurably more for each square foot than they were twelve months ago. Zip 53590 — the primary Sun Prairie zip — posted a $469,900 median on 41 sales in March.
Year-to-date through March 2026, Sun Prairie has recorded 108 sales at a $449,900 median — an 11.8% increase over the same period in 2025. That YTD sales count is slightly below last year's 117 (-7.7%), but the higher price point means dollar volume is tracking solidly. The March new listings count of 76 (up 15.2%) and pending count of 68 (up 7.9%) both moved higher, a sign that both sides of the market are entering spring with confidence.
Inventory Supply Gauge — Sun Prairie, April 2026
Supply by Price Range — Sun Prairie, April 2026
| Price Range | Active Now | Avg Sales/Mo | Months Supply | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100k–$199k | 1 | 0 | 6.00 | 🟢 Buyer Zone |
| $200k–$299k | 8 | 7 | 1.14 | Strong Seller's |
| $300k–$399k | 8 | 12 | 0.65 | 🔴 Hot Zone |
| $400k–$499k | 11 | 16 | 0.69 | 🔴 Hot Zone |
| $500k–$599k | 18 | 10 | 1.80 | Strong Seller's |
| $600k–$699k | 8 | 3 | 2.34 | Seller's |
| $700k–$799k | 8 | 2 | 4.57 | Balanced |
| $800k–$899k | 8 | 1 | 6.40 | 🟢 Buyer Zone |
| $1M+ | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 🟢 Buyer Zone |
| Total | 76 | 53 | 1.44 | Strong Seller's |
Neighborhood Velocity by Zip Code — March 2026
| Zip Code | Median Sale Price | Sales | Median DOM | YoY Median Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53718 ⚡ | $419,900 | 9 | 4 days | +42.3% |
| 53590 | $469,900 | 41 | 7 days | +16.7% |
⚡ = Fastest-moving zip. Source: SCWMLS March 2026.
Year-Over-Year Comparison — March 2025 vs. March 2026
Dane County City Comparison — March 2026
| City | Median Sale | Months Supply | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $435,000 | 0.87 | 6 days |
| Sun Prairie ★ | $464,900 | 1.44 | 6 days |
| Waunakee | $497,643 | 2.04 | 15 days |
| Middleton | $567,000 | 2.12 | 8 days |
★ = This report. DeForest and Verona pending this cycle. Source: SCWMLS.
Big Picture — What This Data Means
Sun Prairie's 20.8% year-over-year price jump is the headline — but context matters. March 2025 had a $385,000 median, which was on the softer side of the cycle. March 2026's $464,900 reflects both genuine market strengthening and a favorable comparison base. Either way, sellers in the core $300k–$499k range are in the driver's seat heading into spring.
The supply picture is improving slightly — 76 new listings in March (up 15.2%) is a healthy sign for buyer selection. But 68 new pending offers in the same month means most of that inventory is absorbed quickly. Until the overall months-of-supply number climbs above 3.0, the fundamental balance favors sellers across Sun Prairie's primary price tiers.
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Market Outlook & Recommendations
Sun Prairie enters the spring selling season with tighter-than-average inventory, strong buyer demand in the sub-$500k range, and price appreciation that exceeds most other Dane County cities this month. Unless new listings accelerate significantly or buyer demand softens, the market should remain competitive through at least mid-summer in the core price bands.
What Sellers Need to Know
- Price at market — not above it. The 0.98% average over-ask reflects strong but measured competition. Overpricing will still result in longer days on market.
- Median DOM of 6 days is your realistic timeline. Most well-prepared sellers go under contract within a week of listing.
- Stage for the $400k–$499k buyer: that bracket averages 16 sales per month with only 11 active listings.
What Buyers Need to Know
- Under $500k, expect real competition. The $300k–$499k range is moving in under a week — come pre-approved and ready to act.
- Homes at $700k+ offer more selection and less urgency — that range has over 4 months of supply.
- The 20.8% price increase year-over-year suggests waiting is unlikely to benefit buyers in Sun Prairie's core market.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sun Prairie Market
For Home Buyers
Is Sun Prairie still a seller's market?
Yes. As of the April 1, 2026 snapshot (March 2026 closings), Sun Prairie has 1.44 months of supply — a Strong Seller's Market. The $300k–$499k range is especially competitive with under 0.70 months of supply, meaning homes in those tiers are absorbed almost immediately after listing.
Which price range is most competitive in Sun Prairie?
The $300k–$399k bracket has just 0.65 months of supply and the $400k–$499k bracket has 0.69 months. Both are hot zones. In March, there were 16 average monthly sales in the $400k–$499k range with only 11 active listings — meaning new inventory is snapped up nearly as soon as it hits the market.
Is this a good time to buy in Sun Prairie?
Buyers face real competition, particularly under $500k. The median sale price rose 20.8% year-over-year to $464,900 and homes are closing in 6 days median. Come pre-approved and ready to move decisively. The $700k+ range offers more time and more selection.
For Home Sellers
How long will it take to sell my Sun Prairie home?
The median days on market in March 2026 was 6 days — unchanged from the prior year. Well-priced homes in the $300k–$499k range are moving the fastest. The 39-day average DOM reflects a small number of slow-moving upper-tier listings skewing the mean upward. For most Sun Prairie sellers, six days to contract is a realistic expectation.
Is this a good time to list in Sun Prairie?
Yes. Sun Prairie sellers benefit from a Strong Seller's Market, a median price 20.8% above last year, and a buyer-to-inventory imbalance in the core price ranges. With 76 new listings and 68 new pending offers in March, demand is tracking close to new supply — meaning competition among buyers is not dissipating as inventory ticks up.
Methodology & Data Notes
- Data snapshot: Reflects closed sales reported to SCWMLS for March 2026.
- Report published: April 2026.
- Last updated: April 6, 2026.
- Source: South Central Wisconsin MLS (SCWMLS).
- Median and average calculations represent closed sales within March 2026 unless noted.
- YTD figures cover January 1 through end of March 2026.
- Months of supply = active listings ÷ average monthly sales rate.
- Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.