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PORTAGE, WI 53901

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Columbia County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
44
⇧ 37.5% vs 32 last year
Pending
14
32% pending ratio
Median Price
$393,556
⇩ 4% vs $409,900 last year
Average Price
$428,517
⇩ 1% vs $432,803 last year
Days on Market
95
⇧ 26.7% vs 75 days last year

Market Context

Population: 14,978  ·  Density: 39.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $67,622

Typical home value: $201,406  ·  Homeownership: 65.2%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The PORTAGE, WI real estate market (53901) currently shows 44 active listings, with 14 pending sales. Homes are averaging 95 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 12 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 95 days on market compared to 75 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 4% year-over-year, from $409,900 to $393,556.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 44 this year vs 32 last year
  • Days on market: 95 now vs 75 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $393,556 (-4% YoY)
  • Average: $428,517 (-1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 23.1 miles — 222 listings ($94,850,162 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
53901Portage, WI 539010.0 mi44$18,854,748$393,556$428,517
53930Endeavor, WI 539308.8 mi2$661,000$330,500$330,500
53955Poynette, WI 5395511.6 mi26$13,544,232$399,900$520,932
53561Merrimac, WI 5356113.6 mi11$10,059,742$1,125,000$914,522
53926Dalton, WI 5392615.7 mi3$2,232,900$889,000$744,300
53965Wisconsin Dells, WI 5396515.9 mi75$25,529,025$225,000$340,387
53952Oxford, WI 5395216.9 mi8$4,013,064$370,000$501,633
53949Montello, WI 5394917.3 mi34$12,070,578$319,000$355,017
53939Kingston, WI 5393920.0 mi1$225,000$225,000$225,000
53935Friesland, WI 5393521.1 mi3$1,044,333$348,111$348,111
53529Dane, WI 5352921.9 mi5$3,215,700$589,900$643,140
53951North Freedom, WI 5395122.2 mi4$720,000$180,000$180,000
53932Fall River, WI 5393223.1 mi6$2,679,840$447,200$446,640

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in PORTAGE, WI 53901?

As of January 2026, there are 44 active listings in PORTAGE, WI (zip code 53901), compared to 32 the prior year.

What is the median home price in PORTAGE, WI 53901?

The median listing price in PORTAGE, WI 53901 is $393,556 as of January 2026, a 4% decrease from $409,900 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in PORTAGE, WI?

Homes in PORTAGE, WI 53901 spend an average of 95 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 75 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in PORTAGE, WI 53901?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, PORTAGE, WI 53901 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 12 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 95 days on market compared to 75 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in PORTAGE, WI?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in PORTAGE, WI 53901 save an estimated $7,871 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $393,556. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.