36 homes sold in Elk Mound in the last year, at a typical $397K
Redfin reports Elk Mound’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 54739, which takes in Elk Mound and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Elk Mound homes are listed.
Every place Elk Mound homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 100% of Elk Mound’s sales, at a typical $361K (year to May 2026)
36 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 36 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $193WI $196
- Days to sell
- 67
- Sold over asking
- 46%
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.3 times the 2016 price
36 sales in the last year, against 49 in 2016 and a low of 25 in 2023. The typical sale went from $171K in 2016 to $397K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 54739, which takes in Elk Mound 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.
What $400K buys in Elk Mound
Check a listing against what Elk Mound homes sold for
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Bidding wars in Elk Mound are back to pre-pandemic levels, but 21% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 54739 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, 36 sales.
If you’re buying in Elk Mound
- Shop in October. It brings about 4 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (28% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.8% of the list price on average; 36% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 38% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 67 days.
Spring brings the homes; winter brings the bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 5 a month), but February is the most competitive: 41% of February sales close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (33%). October has the least competition (28%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Wisconsin as a whole
| Elk Mound now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | WI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 36% | 36% | 52% | 35% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 38% | 52% | 78% | 44% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.8% | 99% | 101% | 99.2% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 67 | 64 | 56 | 53 |
8 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.8 times the 2022 low (5), 21% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2013’s 20.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 54739, which takes in Elk Mound 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 Elk Mound home costs about $2,464 a month
Price: Elk Mound’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Elk Mound’s 1.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Elk Mound is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 2.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $397K home, about $4,710 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Elk Mound, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Elk MoundTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Elk Mound.
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.
Menomonie, Eau Claire, Lake Hallie, Altoona and Chippewa Falls sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Elk Mound, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | 810 | $300K | $170 | 37% | 54 |
| Chippewa Falls | 194 | $262K | $156 | 34% | 60 |
| Menomonie | 139 | $275K | $158 | 31% | 57 |
| Altoona | 93 | $319K | $168 | 31% | 61 |
| Lake Hallie | 88 | $442K | $186 | 32% | 74 |
| Tainter Lake | 42 | $368K | $204 | 32% | 64 |
| Elk Mound (ZIP 54739) | 36 | $397K | $192 | 36% | 67 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Elk Mound
What do homes sell for in Elk Mound, WI?
36 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $397K, $192 a square foot.
Is Elk Mound a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 7 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 2 sold, about 2.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.8% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Elk Mound?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Elk Mound?
About 1.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $397K home that’s near $4,710.
Where can I see homes for sale in Elk Mound?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Elk Mound’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Elk Mound.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 54739, which takes in Elk Mound 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).