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WAUSAU, WI 54401

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Marathon County
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The WAUSAU, WI real estate market (54401) currently shows 55 active listings, with 33 pending sales. Homes are averaging 36 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 36 days on market compared to 52 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 12.8% year-over-year, from $295,000 to $257,175.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 31,292  ·  Density: 143.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $64,799

Typical home value: $175,552  ·  Homeownership: 65.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
55
⇧ 41% vs 39 last year
Pending
33
60% pending ratio
Median Price
$257,175
⇩ 12.8% vs $295,000 last year
Average Price
$405,812
⇧ 0.8% vs $402,750 last year
Days on Market
36
⇩ 30.8% vs 52 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$165
⇩ 0.6% vs $166/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,844 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 55 this year vs 39 last year
  • Days on market: 36 now vs 52 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $257,175 (-12.8% YoY)
  • Average: $405,812 (+0.8% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 29.5 miles — 175 listings ($75,712,586 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
54401Wausau, WI 544010.0 mi49$20,535,459$265,975$419,091
54474Rothschild, WI 544747.6 mi4$1,299,600$324,900$324,900
54476Schofield, WI 5447610.5 mi49$18,557,966$379,008$378,734
54426Edgar, WI 5442614.3 mi5$1,199,750$239,900$239,950
54411Athens, WI 5441116.7 mi9$5,616,801$356,225$624,089
54440Hatley, WI 5444019.2 mi2$1,699,800$849,900$849,900
54484Stratford, WI 5448421.6 mi9$5,122,800$439,900$569,200
54443Junction City, WI 5444324.6 mi4$4,666,532$1,200,000$1,166,633
54454Milladore, WI 5445426.6 mi1$319,000$319,000$319,000
54473Rosholt, WI 5447327.9 mi7$2,644,208$422,988$377,744
54409Antigo, WI 5440928.3 mi23$5,268,380$205,725$229,060
54499Wittenberg, WI 5449928.6 mi4$1,688,400$399,900$422,100
54435Gleason, WI 5443529.5 mi9$7,093,890$410,000$788,210

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WAUSAU, WI 54401?

As of March 2026, there are 55 active listings in WAUSAU, WI (zip code 54401), compared to 39 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WAUSAU, WI 54401?

The median listing price in WAUSAU, WI 54401 is $257,175 as of March 2026, a 12.8% decrease from $295,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in WAUSAU, WI 54401 spend an average of 36 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 52 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WAUSAU, WI 54401?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, WAUSAU, WI 54401 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 36 days on market compared to 52 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WAUSAU, WI 54401 save an estimated $5,144 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $257,175. 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.