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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for July 2026. *
* 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 Madison real estate market. *
Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).
Madison currently leans toward sellers, with the market gauge signaling a seller’s market. Months of supply sit at 2.7, still below the roughly 4–6 months often associated with balance. Buyers face relatively limited options, even though inventory has increased compared with a year ago.
In this rolling three-month view through May 2026, prices show modest upward pressure. The typical home value is about $440,000, up around 1 percent year over year, while the median list price has risen nearly 4 percent over the same period. Homes are selling for slightly over asking on average, with a sale-to-list ratio of about 101.6 percent and nearly 47 percent of sales closing above list price, indicating sellers still hold pricing power.
Underlying dynamics are shifting as inventory and time on market expand. Active listings are up more than 4 percent from a year ago, and months of supply have climbed roughly 62 percent year over year, giving buyers somewhat more breathing room than in recent springs. At the same time, median days on market have jumped to about 41 days, more than triple last year’s level, even though nearly 46 percent of homes still go off-market within two weeks. With 906 pending sales and over 1,000 new listings in this period, conditions are active and nuanced, so both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding a Madison agent who understands these trends.
Madison offers residents a vibrant balance of outdoor recreation around its lakes, a thriving arts and dining scene, and strong educational and employment opportunities in a welcoming, community-focused environment.
Madison stands apart from nearby Milwaukee and Janesville with its rare blend of college-town energy, lakeside scenery, and a strong civic mindset. The city’s identity centers on the University of Wisconsin campus, the Capitol Square, and the two signature lakes, Monona and Mendota, which shape daily life as much as they shape the skyline.
Residents enjoy an active outdoor culture, from the extensive City of Madison bike paths to waterfront parks like Olin Park. Cultural anchors such as the Overture Center for the Arts and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art keep the arts scene accessible year round, while the Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square reinforces the city’s local food and farm connections.
Neighborhoods each have a distinct feel. Areas near Hilldale mix condos with shopping and dining, Atwood and Marquette offer walkable streets and independent businesses, and suburban-style pockets on the west and east sides appeal to buyers seeking more space and newer construction.
With steady demand from university, health care, and tech employers, Madison’s housing market rewards preparation. Whether you are planning to sell a near-campus bungalow or buy your first home along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, timing and strategy matter. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers with the right local real estate agent so you can move confidently in Madison’s competitive market.
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There are more than 2 million real estate agents across the U.S., and you want to be sure the one you partner with is an experienced and trustworthy professional with strong local expertise covering the housing market in and around Madison. Working with a proven agent will help you sell your home faster and for more money, and help you find your dream home at the best possible price.
Choosing a real estate agent to help you buy or sell property is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. You want to make sure your agent is an expert in your area, has a proven record helping people buy and sell similar homes to yours, and is well regarded by their previous clients. Let us know a few details about the property you are selling or the kind of home you want to buy, and Agent Pronto will match you with trusted real estate agents that have the experience you need. And before you interview an agent, check out our top five questions to ask a buyer’s agent and listing agent.
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