DeForest housing market update: higher prices, slower pace, and current inventory range
DeForest, WI – March 4, 2026 – Median sale price near $544K, homes taking about 116 days, and listing choices ranging from high-$200Ks to $800Ks.
DeForest’s resale market posted higher closing prices in the most recent monthly data, while the pace still suggests buyers may have more time to shop and negotiate than in faster-moving years.
Top takeaways
- Median sale price: about $544K in January 2026, up 17.4% year over year.
- Time on market: homes averaged about 116 days. The market is described as “somewhat competitive,” with many sales landing close to list price.
- Active choices: Zillow’s DeForest search shows roughly 68 homes for sale, with asking prices generally spanning the high-$200Ks to the $800Ks.
Market snapshot
Redfin reports 11 homes sold in January 2026, up from 10 a year earlier. Price per square foot was about $230, up slightly year over year. Recent closed-sale entries on Zillow from late January to early February 2026 include sale prices roughly from $320K to $640K, highlighting how much results can vary by home size, condition, and features.
What’s for sale right now
- Entry-level single-family options are appearing around the upper-$200Ks to mid-$300Ks.
- Move-up and newer-build homes are listed in the $500Ks–$800Ks range, often with larger footprints and updated finishes.
On the ground, small shifts can matter: noticing more price cuts, fewer showings, or multiple-offer situations where you are? That kind of street-level feedback can help explain whether the broader “higher prices but slower pace” picture is playing out consistently across different neighborhoods and home types.