Waupaca Housing Update: Prices Diverge as Inventory Holds Steady
Waupaca, WI – March 8, 2026 – Home values show mixed signals as inventory steadies, sales pace normalizes, and buyers weigh balanced conditions.
Top takeaways
- Typical home value around $308K, up 6% year over year.
- Recent median sale price near $203K, with homes selling in about 52 days.
- Roughly 80 homes listed; market described as balanced.
Market snapshot
Recent data show mixed pricing signals in Waupaca. Zillow’s Home Value Index places the typical home value at about $308,000, up 6% from a year earlier (data through January 2026). Inventory was reported at 54 homes for sale at the end of January, with 10 new listings during the month.
Redfin reports a median sale price of roughly $203,000 last month, down year over year, with homes selling in about 52 days. Meanwhile, Realtor.com characterizes the market as balanced, with a median sale price near $365,000 and a sale-to-list ratio around 100% in December 2025. Active listings were about 80 properties, up year over year, and median days on market around 73.
Together, the data suggest steady demand but more variability in pricing depending on property type, condition, and neighborhood.
What’s for sale
Current listings span entry-level and move-up options:
- Three-bedroom homes in the mid-$300Ks with 1,300–1,700 square feet.
- Four-bedroom properties around the mid-$300Ks to upper-$300Ks.
- Select homes priced near $315K–$330K offering 1,500–1,700 square feet.
Buyers appear to be meeting sellers close to asking price on average, though time on market suggests negotiations are common.
Outlook
With inventory modestly higher than a year ago and homes taking several weeks to go under contract, conditions point to a more measured spring market. Pricing trends differ by data source, but most indicators show neither a sharp slowdown nor a surge—more of a steady, balanced environment heading into the peak buying season.
Are you seeing quicker sales, price cuts, or multiple-offer situations in your neighborhood?
Sources
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/7791/waupaca-wi/
https://www.redfin.com/city/20769/WI/Waupaca/housing-market
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Waupaca_WI/overview
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Waupaca_WI