Mauston Housing Update: Values Up, Buyer-Leaning Conditions, and Active Land Listings
Mauston, WI – March 16, 2026 – Home values rose over the past year as inventory remains tight, with buyer-leaning conditions and steady rent growth locally.
Top takeaways
- Typical home value around $251K, up 8.5% year over year.
- Market described as buyer-leaning late last year, with homes averaging about 49 days to sell.
- Roughly 30–45 homes on the market at recent counts.
- Average rent near $1,167 per month, up about 6% annually.
Home prices and market pace
Recent data show the typical home value in Mauston at $250,889, reflecting an 8.5% increase over the past year. Median list prices have been reported around the mid-$270Ks. Inventory at the end of 2025 hovered in the low 30s for active listings, with a handful of new listings added monthly.
Homes have been selling in a median of about 49 days, and recent figures indicate properties closed slightly below asking price on average, pointing to more negotiating room than in peak seller-market periods.
What’s for sale now
Available properties range from in-town single-family homes to larger rural parcels. One notable active listing includes approximately 76 acres of mixed tillable land and woods offered via auction, highlighting continued interest in agricultural and recreational acreage near Castle Rock Lake and major highways.
Neighborhood-level data show limited activity in several subdivisions, reinforcing the reality of tight supply. Buyers looking for updated homes under the mid-$300Ks may still face competition when well-priced listings hit the market.
Rental snapshot
The average rent in Mauston is about $1,167 per month as of February 2026, up roughly 6% from a year earlier. One-bedroom units average near that figure, while two-bedroom apartments typically run above $1,300 per month. Even with annual increases, local rents remain below national averages.
Outlook
Steady price growth, modest inventory, and slightly longer selling times suggest a more balanced environment heading into spring. Buyers may find more leverage than in recent years, while sellers with move-in-ready homes remain well positioned.
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