Stoughton Housing Update: Listings Hold Near 130 as 51 West Nears Sellout
Stoughton, WI – March 11, 2026 – Active listings hover around 130, median prices sit near $399K, and one subdivision reports just three sites left.
Inventory in Stoughton, WI is steady this week, with active listings holding near recent levels while a small subdivision reports limited remaining lots.
Top takeaways
- About 130 homes are currently listed for sale.
- Median listing price is around $399,000.
- 51 West subdivision reports three single-family sites remaining.
- Board of Review set for May 28, 2026.
Market snapshot
There are roughly 130 homes on the market, spanning entry-level condos to waterfront properties. Recent listings range from around $260,000 for smaller three-bedroom homes to $750,000 and above for larger properties, with some lakefront and custom homes exceeding $1.5 million. The current median listing price is about $399,000, reflecting continued demand in the Dane County market.
Buyers are also seeing a mix of price reductions and new construction options, including several three-bedroom homes in the $390,000–$480,000 range and vacant residential lots near $165,000.
Development & policy notes
A February report indicates the 51 West residential development has just three single-family sites remaining, signaling limited new-lot inventory within that project. Broader long-term planning efforts continue as the city works toward completing its Comprehensive Plan by mid-2026.
The 2026 Board of Review is scheduled for May 28, 2026. Property owners planning to contest assessments must file required paperwork by March 31. Separately, the city recently adopted an ordinance addressing reinspection procedures tied to code and permit compliance, a move aimed at improving follow-through on housing and zoning issues.
What’s for sale
- Three- to four-bedroom homes in established neighborhoods priced around $400,000–$480,000.
- Lakefront and high-end properties ranging from about $1,100,000 to $1,549,000.
- Buildable residential lots starting near $165,000.
Are you seeing more showings, price adjustments, or new construction activity in your neighborhood?
Sources
https://www.zillow.com/stoughton-wi/
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Stoughton_WI
https://nationaltoday.com/us/wi/stoughton/news/2026/02/18/stoughton-neighborhood-offers-remaining-single-family-sites/
https://www.cityofstoughton.com/assessor
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/63dbe43326eb2e4e462ee85a/t/67fd2dedb77c316ebcc88591/1744645613851/O-13-2025%2BReinspection%2BOrdinance.pdf