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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Dane County real estate market. *
August 2026
Monthly data for the latest available year.
Monthly supply and activity totals for the latest available year.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Aug 2026).
Dane County currently leans toward sellers, with the market gauge indicating a seller’s market at 38, yet conditions show signs of gradual balancing. Months of supply has risen to 2.7 and is higher than the statewide 3.0 months, while homes are taking a median of 54 days to sell, up about 5 percent from last year.
Prices show steady upward pressure over the past year, even with some recent softening. The typical home value is about $473,000, up roughly 4 to 5 percent year over year, and the median list price has grown more than 6 percent in the same period, even though the typical sale price has slipped a bit month over month since early summer.
Activity trends help explain this evolving balance between buyers and sellers. Compared with last year, homes sold are up just over 7 percent and pending sales have jumped more than 12 percent, while active listings have grown about 5 percent, and the share of homes selling above list has fallen to about 29 percent from higher levels earlier in the season. To navigate these shifting dynamics, both buyers seeking opportunity and sellers aiming to maximize value can turn to Agent Pronto to connect with a knowledgeable local agent in Dane County.
Dane County offers residents a vibrant mix of diverse neighborhoods, abundant outdoor recreation, strong community and educational resources, and a thriving economy that supports innovation and a high quality of life.
Dane County combines a major university hub, growing suburbs, and classic small towns into one connected region with about half a million residents. Anchored by Madison, the county offers a strong job market, extensive public services, and a practical quality of life that appeals to students, professionals, and long‑time locals alike.
Everyday living is shaped by access. The Madison Metro Transit system and commuter routes make it easy to move between downtown and communities like Fitchburg and Sun Prairie. Neighborhoods near the University of Wisconsin campus connect directly to the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and the Capitol Square area, with restaurants, festivals, and farmers’ markets close at hand.
Outdoor access is a major everyday amenity. Paths such as the Capital City State Trail link parks, neighborhoods, and lakes, while destinations like the UW Arboretum offer quiet walking and skiing routes. Families appreciate the highly regarded Madison Metropolitan School District and well used libraries and community centers across Dane County.
For anyone buying into a first condo near downtown, moving up to a larger home in Middleton, or selling a long‑held property in a rural township, the variety of neighborhoods and local rules can feel complex. A knowledgeable local real estate agent can explain micro‑markets, school boundaries, and transit access, and Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with the right expert to make decisions with less stress.
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