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Dane County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Dane County saw 8,115 residential properties sold. As of July 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $437,000, with a median AVM value of $476,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 5,769 involuntary liens on 3,239 properties, 219 in pre-foreclosure, and 113,981 properties with more than 50% equity in Dane County. The market also includes 46,605 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
171,680
Total Home Sales
7,553 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$437,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
30.48%
Current Pre-foreclosures
219
% of Properties in Distress
0.13%
Total Involuntary Liens
5,769
% of High Equity Homes
66.39%
Markets Nearby Dane County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Dane County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Middleton ($638,000), Waunakee ($634,000), 53726 ($841,500), and 53597 ($640,000), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.