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The September 2026 housing numbers are officially in for Dodge County, Wisconsin! The autumn transition has brought some notable shifts to our local market, characterized by a substantial surge in brand-new listings and an influx of pending contracts. At the same time, we are seeing some significant pricing corrections that could signal great opportunities ahead.
Here is a breakdown of the key metrics provided by Metro MLS RapidStats and what they mean for buyers and sellers right now.
📈 Activity & Inventory: A Significant Boost in New Action
Dodge County saw a dramatic pick-up in new market activity this past month, injecting some fresh energy into the local housing scene.
- New Listings (44): Fresh inventory coming to the market jumped by an impressive +18.92% month-over-month, giving buyers plenty of new options to look at.
- Pending Contracts (10): The volume of homes entering escrow skyrocketed by +66.67% compared to August, proving that buyers are quickly snatching up new listings.
- Total Active Inventory (83): The overall pool of active listings expanded steadily, rising +7.79% M-O-M.
- Total Sales (31): Closed transactions fell by -24.39%, reflecting a slower closing pipeline from late summer before the latest burst of activity.
💰 Pricing Trends: Notable Month-Over-Month Adjustments
September brought widespread price corrections across Dodge County, making the market significantly more accessible compared to the highs of the summer.
- Median Sales Price ($300,000): The median closed price dropped by -21.67% month-over-month.
- Average Sales Price ($336,784): The average price for closed sales shifted downward by -17.17% from August.
Sellers entering the market are aligning their expectations with these changes:
- Median New List Price ($313,750): The median price tag for fresh listings declined -16.33% M-O-M.
- Average New List Price ($340,268): The average price for incoming inventory fell similarly by -16.35%.
⏱️ Days on Market & Inventory Supply
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- Average Days on Market (37 Days): The pace of sales slowed down significantly, with homes taking an average of 24 days longer to go under contract compared to August. This gives buyers much more breathing room to evaluate homes without feeling rushed.
- Months of Supply (2.68 Months): Thanks to growing active inventory, the county’s supply metric rose to 2.68 months (up from 1.88 in August). Dodge County remains in a seller’s market, but it is trending steadily toward a healthier, more balanced territory.
💡 What This Means for You
- For Buyers: This is one of the most buyer-friendly months Dodge County has seen in a while. List prices are down more than 16%, closed values have dropped significantly, and homes are taking an average of 37 days to sell. You have more choices, lower price barriers, and more time to make a decision—though you should still move intentionally since pending contracts are up over 66%.
- For Sellers: The surge in new listings means your home will face more competition, and properties are sitting on the market longer. With buyers responding enthusiastically to the latest price corrections, pricing your home strategically right out of the gate is critical to capturing the attention of active house hunters.
