69 homes sold in Watford City in the last year, at a typical $404K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Watford City homes are listed.
Every place Watford City homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Watford City.
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Houses are 0% of Watford City’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
69 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.7 times the 2016 price
69 sales in the last year, against 141 in 2022 and a low of 0 in 2013. The typical sale went from $231K in 2016 to $404K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Bidding wars in Watford City are back to pre-pandemic levels, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of Watford City’s home sales since 2013 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 69 sales.
If you’re buying in Watford City
- Shop in May. It brings about 7 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (6% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98% of the list price on average; 8% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 27% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 66 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 9 a month), but August is the most competitive: 9% of August sales close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (6%). January has the least competition (5%) but only about 4 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and calmer than North Dakota
| Watford City now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | ND now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 8% | 8% | 8% | 13% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 27% | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98% | 96.7% | 96.6% | 97.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 66 | 90 | 103 | 53 |
22 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s twice the 2013 low (11), about the 2017–19 level and well under 2022’s 40.
Watford City ranks 13th of 13 busy North Dakota markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Watford City is one of the state’s calmer markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2013 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Watford City home costs about $2,299 a month
Price: Watford City’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Watford City’s 0.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Watford City is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 4.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $404K home, about $2,290 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Watford City, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Watford CityTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Watford City.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
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Questions about buying a home in Watford City
What do homes sell for in Watford City, ND?
69 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $404K, $211 a square foot.
Is Watford City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 31 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 7 sold, about 4 months of supply. Buyers paid 98% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Watford City?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Watford City?
About 0.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $404K home that’s near $2,290.
Where can I see homes for sale in Watford City?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Watford City’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Watford City.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).