41 homes sold in Lake Arrowhead in the last year, at a typical $416K
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 Lake Arrowhead homes are listed.
Every place Lake Arrowhead homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 0% of Lake Arrowhead’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
41 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.7 times the 2016 price
41 sales in the last year, against 58 in 2020 and a low of 34 in 2023. The typical sale went from $157K in 2016 to $416K.
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 Lake Arrowhead are more common than before the pandemic, but 16% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Lake Arrowhead’s home sales 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, 41 sales.
If you’re buying in Lake Arrowhead
- Shop in August. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (19% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.1% of the list price on average; 16% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 26% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 57 days.
Summer brings the homes; winter brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 6 a month), but January is the most competitive: 32% of January sales close over asking. July and August offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (20%). September has the least competition (15%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Wisconsin
| Lake Arrowhead now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | WI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 16% | 9% | 63% | 35% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 26% | 12% | 56% | 44% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.1% | 95.8% | 101.6% | 99.2% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 57 | 117 | 42 | 53 |
20 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 3.3 times the 2023 low (6), 16% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 34.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 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 Lake Arrowhead home costs about $2,625 a month
Price: Lake Arrowhead’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Lake Arrowhead’s 1.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Lake Arrowhead is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
New listings in June
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 $416K home, about $5,460 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Lake Arrowhead.
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.
Nekoosa, Port Edwards, Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin Rapids and Necedah sell for less a square foot; Lake Camelot for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Lake Arrowhead, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids | 271 | $181K | $127 | 46% | 51 |
| Lake Wazeecha | 48 | $273K | $146 | 47% | 53 |
| Lake Arrowhead | 41 | $416K | $202 | 16% | 57 |
| Lake Camelot | 37 | $433K | $260 | 21% | 44 |
| Nekoosa | 33 | $200K | $120 | 38% | 55 |
| Port Edwards | 28 | $237K | $120 | 33% | 61 |
| Necedah | 22 | $204K | $122 | 4% | 82 |
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 Lake Arrowhead
What do homes sell for in Lake Arrowhead, WI?
41 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $416K, $202 a square foot.
Is Lake Arrowhead a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 18 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 6 sold, about 3 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.1% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Lake Arrowhead?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Lake Arrowhead?
About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $416K home that’s near $5,460.
Where can I see homes for sale in Lake Arrowhead?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Lake Arrowhead’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Lake Arrowhead.
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).