74 homes sold in Arbor Vitae in the last year, at a typical $382K
Redfin reports Arbor Vitae’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 54568, which takes in Arbor Vitae and the area around it. 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 Arbor Vitae homes are listed.
Every place Arbor Vitae 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 Arbor Vitae.
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Houses are 0% of Arbor Vitae’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
74 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
Fewer homes sell than before 2021, at twice the 2016 price
74 sales in the last year, against 125 in 2020 and a low of 72 in 2024. The typical sale went from $179K in 2016 to $382K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 54568, which takes in Arbor Vitae and the area around it (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 Arbor Vitae are more common than before the pandemic, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 54568 since 2012 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, 74 sales.
If you’re buying in Arbor Vitae
- Shop in June. It brings about 11 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (16% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.4% of the list price on average; 26% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 12 a month), but November is the most competitive: 23% of November sales close over asking. May has the least competition (14%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Wisconsin
| Arbor Vitae now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | WI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 26% | 9% | 38% | 35% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 47% | 2% | 7% | 44% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.4% | 95.1% | 99.4% | 99.2% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 72 | 109 | 73 | 53 |
32 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.9 times the 2021 low (17), 14% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 52.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 54568, which takes in Arbor Vitae and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Arbor Vitae home costs about $2,220 a month
Price: Arbor Vitae’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Arbor Vitae’s 0.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Arbor Vitae is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. February 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 $382K home, about $2,720 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Arbor Vitae, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Arbor VitaeTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Arbor Vitae.
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 Arbor Vitae
What do homes sell for in Arbor Vitae, WI?
74 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $382K, $246 a square foot.
Is Arbor Vitae a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 39 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 6 sold, about 5.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.4% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Arbor Vitae?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Arbor Vitae?
About 0.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $382K home that’s near $2,720.
Where can I see homes for sale in Arbor Vitae?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Arbor Vitae’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Arbor Vitae.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 54568, which takes in Arbor Vitae and the area around it (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).